Using algebra, what is the first step in solving the following equation for the value of x; 8x + 12 = 52.

a) perform the inverse of multiplying by 8 (divide by 8) b) subtract 12 to form the identity (0) and cancel the 12. c) using the property of equality and do the same thing on both sides of the equal sign.
d) isolate the variable

The area of the map is the product of the length and width. write and expression for the area as the product of the two binomials do not multiply

The height of a birch tree, f(x), in inches, after x months is shown in the graph below. how much does the birch tree grow per month, and what will be the height of the birch tree after 10 months? a. the birch tree grows 1 inch per month. the height of the birch tree will be 16 inches after 10 months. b. the birch tree grows 2 inches per month. the height of the birch tree will be 26 inches after 10 months. c. the birch tree grows 3 inches per month. the height of the birch tree will be 36 inches after 10 months. d. the birch tree grows 2 inches per month. the height of the birch tree will be 24 inches after 10 months.

Which graph represents the linear function below? y-4= (4/3)(x-2)