If 53b-1 -5b-3, what is the value of b? -2 -1 1 2

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

Apiling for a high-rise building is pushed by two bulldozers at exactly the same time. one bulldozer exerts a force of 1250 pounds in a westerly direction. the other bulldozer pushes the piling with a force of 2650 pounds in a northerly direction. what is the direction of the resulting force upon the piling, to the nearest degree? a. 65 n of w b. 25 n of w c. 45 n of w d. 35 n of w

Evaluate 5 + 6 · 2 – 8 ÷ 4 + 7 using the correct order of operations. a. 22 b. 11 c. 27 d. 5