ILL GIVE BRAINLIEST Part A: Solve the equation 7x + 3x − 18 = 6(x + 3), and show your work. (5 points)

Part B: Use this list of properties to justify each step of your math work. Justifications may be used more than once if needed. (5 points)

Distributive Property

Subtraction Property of Equality

Combine Like Terms

Multiplication Property of Equality

Division Property of Equality

Given

Addition Property of Equality

17. a researcher measures three variables, x, y, and z for each individual in a sample of n = 20. the pearson correlations for this sample are rxy = 0.6, rxz = 0.4, and ryz = 0.7. a. find the partial correlation between x and y, holding z constant. b. find the partial correlation between x and z, holding y constant. (hint: simply switch the labels for the variables y and z to correspond with the labels in the equation.) gravetter, frederick j. statistics for the behavioral sciences (p. 526). cengage learning. kindle edition.