Write an equation to represent the number puzzle. Use x as the
variable. Then find the solution using guess-check-and-improve.
5 times a number, plus 1, is equal to 9 added to 3 times the number.
What is the number?
a. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 4 c. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 3
b. 5x − 1 = 9 + 3x, 5 d. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 4.5

Create a graph for the demand for starfish using the following data table: quantity/price of starfish quantity (x axis) of starfish in dozens price (y axis) of starfish per dozen 0 8 2 6 3 5 5 2 7 1 9 0 is the relationship between the price of starfish and the quantity demanded inverse or direct? why? how many dozens of starfish are demanded at a price of five? calculate the slope of the line between the prices of 6 (quantity of 2) and 1 (quantity of 7) per dozen. describe the line when there is a direct relationship between price and quantity.