Solve for x.

-3x + 4 = -8
a) x = 4
b) x = -4
c) no solution

The rows and columns of lattice points in a three-by-three square array are evenly spaced one unit apart. how many distinct triangles with at least one side of length 2 units can be drawn using three lattice points for the vertices?

Amanager recorded the number of bicycles sold by his company each quarter. his projected sales after t years is given by the expression below. which of the following statements best describes the expression? a. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 4% over 4 quarters. b. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 18% over 4 years. c. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 4% over t quarters. d. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 18% over t years.

The jewelry store is having a sale. necklaces that were regularly priced at $23.50 are on sale for $18.80. what is the percentage of decrease in the price of necklaces?