When constructing parallel lines with a compass and straightedge, how should you start the construction?
a) measure the length of the original line and make an arc.
b) create a line that intersects the given line with your straightedge.
c) open the compass to the width of the line and draw two arcs.
d) use a straightedge to create two arcs above and below the line.

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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

Elena is paid a constant rate for each hour she works. the table shows the amounts of money that elena earned for various amounts of time that she worked.