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Tell me how you got the it use the figures to answer questions 1and 2. in each diagram, line k is parallel to line l, and line t intersects lines. 1. based on the diagrams, what is the value of x? 2. how would you verify your answer for x?

What is the value of x in the equation 1.5x+4-3=4.5(x-2)?

The population of a bacteria colony grows by a consistent percentage each hour and can be modeled by the function y = 500(1.16)t. what does the value 500 represent in the function?