Rob simplified an expression using the following steps.
Step 1: 2x – 3 + 5x + 7
Step 2: 2x + 52 – 3 +7
Step 3: 7x + 4
Which property justifies Step 3?

Dexter read 11 science fiction books and 5 history books. lena read 9 science fiction books and 4 history books. compare the students’ ratios of science fiction books to history books. 1. determine the ratios’ form:    science fiction books to history books 2. write the ratios as fractions:    dexter: 115; lena: 94 3. rewrite with a common denominator. 4. compare. 5. answer the question. determine which shows the correct comparison of the ratios for this problem.

Which expression is equal to (21)(7)(3x) using the associative property? (21 · 7 · 3)x (7)(21)(3x) 32(7 + 3x) (3x)(7)(21)

Two airplanes start at the same place and travel in opposite directions, one at 395 miles per hour and the other at 422 miles per hour. how many hours will it take for the planes to be 2451 miles apart?