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Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Multiplying both sides of the given equation by , or , yields , or . Subtracting from both sides of this equation yields . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields . Therefore, if , then the value of is . It follows that of the given choices, the value of is between and .
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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.
Student discussion
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tricky one. CLumsy mistake, given that x = -6. x + 6 = 0. Therefore we have to select a pair that has 0 inside.