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Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. The given expression has a common factor of in the denominator, so the expression can be rewritten as . The three terms in this expression have a common factor of . Since it's given that , can't be equal to , which means can't be equal to . Therefore, each term in the expression, , can be divided by , which gives .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.