Ineed to take the algebra regents in an hour

Which approach to the theory-and-research cycle does the following sequence reflect: (1) specific observations suggest generalizations, (2) generalizations produce a tentative theory, (3) the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses, and (4) hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

What is the value of x in the equation 2(x-4) = 4(2x + 1)?

The swimming pool is open when the high temperature is higher than 20∘c. lainey tried to swim on monday and thursday (which was 3 days later). the pool was open on monday, but it was closed on thursday. the high temperature was 30∘c on monday, but decreased at a constant rate in the next 3 days. write an inequality to determine the rate of temperature decrease in degrees celsius per day, d, from monday to thursday.