Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Subtract from both sides: .
  2. Step 2: Divide both sides by : .
Answer
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Why not the others: : Only has been divided by ; must also be inside the division. : This adds instead of subtracting it. : This multiplies by instead of dividing.

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