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B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. Adding to each side of the given equation yields .
Desmos solution:
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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. This equation is equivalent to , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This equation is equivalent to , not .