To solve: x + 8 = 40

the first step is

a) subtract 8 from both sides or b) subtract 8 from both sides.

Asunflower was 20 1/2 inches tall. over the next 6 months, it grew to a height of 37 inches tall. what was the average yearly growth rate of the height of the sunflower? ? plz write a proportion to solve i will give you 100 points

4. bob solved the inequality problem below incorrectly. explain his error and redo the problem showing the correct answer. −2x + 5 < 17 −2x + 5-5 < 17-5 -2x/-2 < 12/-2 x < -6

Acable company claims that the average household pays $78 a month for a basic cable plan, but it could differ by as much as $20. write an absolute value inequality to determine the range of basic cable plan costs with this cable company. a. |x − 78| ≥ 20 b. |x − 20| ≥ 78 c. |x − 20| ≤ 78 d. |x − 78| ≤ 20