Explain why 3x2 can be said to be in both standard form and factored form.

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

Two blends of tea are mixed to make a blend that will be sold at the fair. black tea sells for $2.20 per pound and orange pekoe tea sells for $3.00 per pound. how much of each should be used to obtain a 4lb blend selling for $2.50 per pound?

Which of the following points is collinear with (-2,1) and (0,3)