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Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. Dividing each side of the given equation by yields , or . Therefore, the equation is equivalent to the given equation and has the same solution.
Desmos solution:
Note: The regression solves the given equation, then the second line shows the equivalent equation matches choice A.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This equation is equivalent to , not .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. Distributing on the left-hand side of the given equation yields , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. Distributing on the left-hand side of the given equation yields , not .