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advanced-mathSolve for :
A
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B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. This equation can be solved by factoring out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).
- Identify the GCF of and , which is .
- Factor out : .
- Set each factor to zero: or .
- Solve: or .
Choice A is incorrect because it misses the solution . Dividing both sides by is invalid because could be zero. Choice C is incorrect because gives , not -4. Choice D is incorrect because this would be the solution for (Difference of Squares).