Solve the equation for x : -3 ( x + 4 ) = 12

Simonne used the following steps to simplify the given expression. 12 - 3(-2x + 4) step 1: 12 + (–3)·(–2x) + (–3)·(4) step 2: 12 + 6x + (–12) step 3: 12 + (–12) + 6x step 4: 0 + 6x step 5: 6x what property of real numbers was used to transition from step 3 to step 4? a. identity property of addition b. inverse property of addition c. associative property of addition d. commutative property of addition

Im gonna fail 7th grade selective breeding 1. creates offspring which are genetically identical to the parent 2. is the process of breeding only organisms with desirable traits 3. involves the removal of the nucleus of a cell 4. combines traits from organisms of different species

Marina baked cookies. she gave 3/4 of the cookies to the scout bake sale. she shared the remaining 6 cookies with her friends. how many cookies did marina bake?