Will give 5 stars and brainiest if correct :) Which expression is equivalent to 17x − 8x + 2 and why?

A. 2 − 9x, because (17x − 8x) + 2 = −9x + 2 = 2 − 9x
B. 2 + 9x, because (17x − 8x) + 2 = 9x + 2 = 2 + 9x
C. 11x, because 17x − 8x + 2 = 9x + 2 = 11x
D. 7x, because 17x − 8x + 2 = 17x − 10x = 7x

How many glue sticks are in a basket containing 96 scissors, if the ratio of glue sticks to scissors is 19 to 57.

Given the system of equations presented here: 2x + 4y = 14 4x + y = 20 which of the following actions creates an equivalent system such that, when combined with the other equation, one of the variables is eliminated? multiply the second equation by â’4 to get â’16x â’ 4y = â’80 multiply the second equation by â’1 to get â’4x â’ y = â’20 multiply the first equation by 2 to get 4x + 8y = 28 multiply the first equation by â’1 to get â’2x â’ 4y = â’14

Solve the system of equations using the linear combination method. {4x−3y=127x−3y=3 enter your answers in the boxes.