The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 9:

Step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 9
Step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 7
Step 3: 3x − 3 = 7

Which of these is most likely the next step? (4 points)

a
3x = 16

b
3x = 10

c
3x = 39

d
3x = 3

Rachel reads 1/5 of the pages of a book plus 12 pages on the first day. on the second day, she reads 1/4 of the remaining pages plus 15 pages. on the third day, she reads 1/3 of the remaining pages plus 18 pages. on the fourth day, she reads the remaining 70 pages. how many total pages are in the book?

If lmn=xyz, which congruences are true by cpctc? check all that apply

Place the following steps in order to complete the square and solve the quadratic equation,