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Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. Subtracting from both sides of the given equation, , yields . Therefore, has the same solution as the given equation.
Desmos solution:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B 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.