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algebraIf , what is the solution?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Decimals follow the same rules as whole numbers.
- Subtract 0.9x: , giving
- Subtract 2.4:
- Divide by 0.6:
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Choice B is incorrect because it reverses the direction without cause. Choice C is incorrect because it might come from dividing 2.4 by 0.6 without subtracting first. Choice D is incorrect because it combines wrong value and wrong direction.