Since the subject of shakespeare's poem is disloyalty and ingratitude – things that are not jolly – the lines "then heigh-ho, the holly! this life is most jolly" have a tone.
a. sarcastic, mocking
b. soothing
c. carefree

step-by-step explanation:

first, eliminate the parenthesis:

3

x

+

2

−

4

x

second, group like terms:

3

x

−

4

x

+

2

third, combine like terms:

(

3

−

4

)

x

+

2

→

−

1

x

+

2

→

−

x

+

2

if the probability is 1/12, 75 people will receive a $25 gift card

step-by-step explanation: