Which algebraic expression could represent the phrase below? a number ñ decreased by 5

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

Evaluate the discriminant of each equation. tell how many solutions each equation has and whether the solutions are real or imaginary. x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0

If f(x) = 4 - x2 and g(x) = 6x, which expression is equivalent to (g-f)(3)? 06-3-(4 + 3)2 06-3-(4-33 6(3) - 4 +32 6(3) -4 -32