Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation? 2(x−4)=12 a. subtract 12 from both sides. b. add 4 to both sides. c. apply the distributive property to get 2x - 8 = 12 d. apply the distributive property to get 2x - 4 = 12

/is used for a fraction 1) if x = 2/3 and y = 3/4, what is the value of (x + y) (x/y) expressed as a common fraction? 2) what is the least positive integer greater than 1 that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by each of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9? 3) the ponde family's powerjet pumps 420 gallons of water per hour. at this rate, how many gallons of water will it pump in 45 minutes? 4) kim's insurance company pays 80% of the cost of all prescription medication she purchases in a year beyond the first $250 worth of prescriptions. her prescriptions for this year cost a total of $570. how many dollars of this amounts will kim's insurance company pay?

Consider the function y = f(x)=3^x the values of f(1/2) and f(1/4). rounded to the nearest hundredth, are__and__ respectively

1. find the area of the unshaded square 2. find the area of the large square 3. what is the area of the frame represented by the shaded region show