To solve the equation
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Start with the original equation:
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Subtract
from both sides to use the inverse operation (subtracting) to isolate : -
Now, simplify the right-hand side:
So, the solution is:
None of the provided answer choices correspond directly to
- As a decimal, it is approximately
. - It doesn't directly correspond to any of the choices A (-103), B (-4), C (4), or D (-103).
Given that your options are a bit unclear, please check if there is a correction or additional context provided in the question. However, the solution derived is