Select the option that could be the first step in solving the equation. 2 (x + 3) = 8

Options:
Add 3 to both sides
Use the distributive property
Subtract 3 from both sides
Subtract 2 from both sides

Asquare is dilated by a scale factor of 1.25 to create a new square. how does the area of the new square compare with the area of the original square? a)the area of the new square is 1.25 times the area of the original square. b)the area of the new square is 2.50 times the area of the original square. c)the area of the new square is 1.252 times the area of the original square. d)the area of the new square is 1.253 times the area of the original square.

There are 15 plates and each plate is either 7 or 12 inches diameter. which systems of equations do you use to find the number of 7 inch plates, x and 12 inch plates, y

The probability that a student graduating from suburban state university has student loans to pay off after graduation is .60. if two students are randomly selected from this university, what is the probability that neither of them has student loans to pay off after graduation?