6th grade math that I forgot please help

5x + 2 = 12 solve the following equation. then place the correct number in the box provided.

Ascientist wants to use a model to present the results of his detailed scientific investigation. why would a model be useful? a )because the model makes the concepts easier to understand b) because the model is easy to put together and to use c) because the model prevents other scientists from asking questions d) because the model requires the audience to pay full attention to it i don't know what to choose because between a and d a is much more likely than d because it only wants to get the attention of the audience. i'm confuse.

The diagram represents the polynomial 4x2 + 23x – 72. what is the factored form of 4x2 + 23x – 72? (4x + 8)(x – 9) (4x – 8)(x + 9) (4x + 9)(x – 8) (4x – 9)(x + 8)