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If , then the value of is:

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

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

By applying the properties of equal ratios:


Case 1: If , we can cancel out the term from the numerator and denominator:



Case 2: If , then . Substituting this into the first ratio gives:



Thus, the value of can be either or .

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If , then the value of is:
A
or 2
B
-1 or
C
or 1
D
or -1

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