What is the first step in solving for x? 12 + 2n = 6n - 2n + 3)
a. simplify the right side by combining the 6n and -2n
b. distribute the -2 to both terms in the parentheses
c. add 6n to both sides to move the n's to the left side
d. distribute the 2 to both terms in the parentheses

Which of the following properties can be used to show

2x minus y equals 6, x plus y equals negative 3

Aflagpole broke in a storm. it was originally 8 1 81 feet tall. 2 8 28 feet are still sticking straight out of the ground, where it snapped, but the remaining piece has hinged over and touches the ground some distance away. how far away is the end of the pole from the base of the pole along the ground?