Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation −7x − 5 = x + 3? adding 7x to both sides of the equation subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation adding x to both sides of the equation combining like terms, −7x + x = − 6x

Dee used 2 1/3 cups of sugar for a cake recipe. if the amount of sugar the container holds is 3 times the amount she used, does the container hold more than, less than, or equal to 3 cups of sugar? explain.

In two or more complete sentences, determine the appropriate model for the given data and explain how you made your decision. (1,-1), (2,0.5), (5,1.5), (8,2)

An empty bucket is placed under a faucet dripping at a constant rate of 4 milliliters per minute. with the given information, which of these statements is a reasonable conclusion? a there will be 24 milliliters of water in the bucket after 16 hour. b there will be 60 milliliters of water in the bucket after 14 hour. c there will be 160 milliliters of water in the bucket after 20 minutes. d there will be 100 milliliters of water in the bucket after 40 minutes.