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algebra senior

Problem

Which of the following is equivalent to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
By multiplying the entire equation by , all the terms will simplify by difference of squares, and the final answer is . Additionally, we could also multiply the entire equation (we can let it be equal to ) by . The terms again simplify by difference of squares. This time, we get . Both solutions yield the same answer.
Final answer
C