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If , then is:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's rewrite and rearrange the given equation to group the terms into perfect squares:


Multiply the entire equation by :



Now split into :



Recognizing the perfect square identities :



Since the sum of two real squares equals zero, each term must independently equal zero:

1.
2.

To match the ratios, choose a common value for . Here fits perfectly:

* If , then
* If , then

Thus, the ratio is .

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