Original equation.
\ (Equate the corresponding elements)
Equation 1: and Equation 2:
.
Solve the equation 1: .
Apply division property of equality: If a = b then .
(Divide each side by 2)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
Solve the equation 2: .
(Divide each side by 3)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The value of the expression .
(Substitute
and
)
(Multiply:
)
(Subtract:
)
Option B is the right answer.