Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Write , so .
  2. Step 2: , so or .
  3. Step 3: gives ; gives .
Answer
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Why not the others: : divides by and loses the solutions where . : solves instead of . : misses the solution in the fourth quadrant.

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