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C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. It's given that . Adding to both sides of this equation yields , or . Therefore, the value of is .
Desmos solution:
Note: Set a = 40, and evaluate a + 6, which gives the answer.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of , not .
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of , not .