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B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Multiplying the left- and right-hand sides of the given equation by yields . Taking the square root of the left- and right-hand sides of this equation yields or . Of these two solutions, only is given as a choice.
Desmos solution:
Note: Enter the relationship as a regression; Desmos prints the unknown as 30.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is a solution to the equation .
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.