Answer the problem ( show all work! )
-3 ( b+9) = -9

-3(b + 9) = -9

First, divide both sides by -3. / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = 
Second, simplify  to  / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = 
Third, simplify  to 3. / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = 3
Fourth, subtract 9 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: b = 3 - 9
Fifth, simplify 3 - 9 to get -6. / Your problem should look like: b = -6

 b = -6

D) the x-intercept represents adam's commission pay when he had zero total sales

first anwser choice.

step-by-step explanation:

the greater/less or equal to symbol (> or < with the line at the bottom) is a closed/filled in circle.

when multiplying or dividing by a negative on both sides you have to flip the inequality sign. this rule only applies to multiplying or dividing by a negative number in inequality equations. this rule is really important.

-5c + 2 _< _27

subtract from both sides by 2

-5c _< _ 27

divide both sides by -5

c _< _ 5.4

flip the inequality sign

c _> _5.4

the only possible answer that would match the simplified inequality is the first answer choice