3 less than a number x is the same as twice the sum of
the number x and 2.

Atriangle has side lengths of 15 inches and 30 inches. it also has angles that measure 45º and 20º. which of the following identifies the possible third angle of the triangle? a. 15 in., 65º b. 45 in., 65º c. 17 in., 115º d. 14 in., 115º

Amanager recorded the number of bicycles sold by his company each quarter. his projected sales after t years is given by the expression below. which of the following statements best describes the expression? a. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 4% over 4 quarters. b. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 18% over 4 years. c. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 4% over t quarters. d. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 18% over t years.

Point r divides in the ratio 1 : 3. if the x-coordinate of r is -1 and the x-coordinate of p is -3, what is the x-coordinate of q? a. b. 3 c. 5 d. 6 e. -9