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What value of is the solution to the given equation?
Explanation
Choice C is correct. For the given equation, is a factor of both terms on the left-hand side. Therefore, the given equation can be rewritten as , or , which is equivalent to . Multiplying both sides of this equation by yields . Subtracting from both sides of this equation yields .
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of for which the left-hand side of the given equation equals , not .
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of for which the left-hand side of the given equation equals , not .
Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of for which the left-hand side of the given equation equals , not .