Solve . What is ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: E.

  1. Step 1: Write , so .
  2. Step 2: Equate the powers: , so and .
Answer
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Why not the others: Substituting: gives against ; gives against ; gives against ; gives against . Only gives .

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