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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

Ben is three times as old as samantha, who is two years older than half of michel's age. if michel is 12. how old is ben?

Sheila wants to bake six muffins but the recipe is for 12 muffins . this means you only need half of the ingredients listed how much of the of each ingredient does she need? one cup and banana chips ,7 tablespoons oil , two eggs, 3/4 cups flour 1/4 cup walnuts show all you work and justify your answer using a baby toulmin.