Solve for : .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

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  1. Step 1: Distribute and expand the left-hand side of the linear equation :
  2. Step 2: Set the expression equal to the right-hand side and solve for :
Answer
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Why not the others: Substituting , , or yields unequal values between the left and right sides of the equation.

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