How can you go from 3(x+2)=18 to x+2=18

Which statement most accurately describe why the division property of exponents does not apply to the expression (-8)^2/(-3)^4

Δabc is dilated by a scale factor of 3 with the origin as the center of dilation to form δa′b′c′. the slope of is -1.2. the length of is p units, the length of is q units, and the length of is r units. the slope of is . the length of is units.

X^2/100+y^2/25=1 the y-intercepts are at: a) (-10,0) and (10,0) b) (0,10) and (0,5) c) (0,-5) and (0,5)