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algebraIf , what is the solution?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Multiply by the denominator to clear the fraction.
- Multiply by 3:
- Distribute:
- Subtract 2x:
- Add 9: , or
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Choice B is incorrect because it reverses the inequality direction. Choice C is incorrect because it might result from arithmetic errors. Choice D is incorrect because it combines wrong value and wrong direction.