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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. Multiplying both sides of by results in . Multiplying both sides of by results in . Subtracting the resulting equations yields , which simplifies to . Dividing both sides of by results in .
Desmos solution:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from incorrectly subtracting the transformed equation.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from incorrectly subtracting the transformed equation.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from finding the value of instead of the value of .