Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. , because adding to both sides gives and dividing by gives

  1. Step 1: Add to both sides: . Step 2. Divide by : . **Answer: . Why not the others:** subtracts instead of adding , forgets the division, and stops one step early.

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