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inflation is a measure of how prices . increase

disinflation occurred . between 2008 and 2009

the inflation rate was about in 2014. 1.5%

overall, prices declined . in 2009 only

Estimate each quotient. show the compatible numbers you use. 0.00438 ÷ 0.00072

Simonne used the following steps to simplify the given expression. 12 - 3(-2x + 4) step 1: 12 + (–3)·(–2x) + (–3)·(4) step 2: 12 + 6x + (–12) step 3: 12 + (–12) + 6x step 4: 0 + 6x step 5: 6x what property of real numbers was used to transition from step 3 to step 4? a. identity property of addition b. inverse property of addition c. associative property of addition d. commutative property of addition

Which data set has a greater spread? why? set a: {38, 12, 23, 48, 55, 16, 18} set b: {44, 13, 24, 12, 56} has a greater spread because .