When multiplying polynomials, why is the degree of the product different from the degree of the factors?

Simonne used the following steps to simplify the given expression. 12 - 3(-2x + 4) step 1: 12 + (–3)·(–2x) + (–3)·(4) step 2: 12 + 6x + (–12) step 3: 12 + (–12) + 6x step 4: 0 + 6x step 5: 6x what property of real numbers was used to transition from step 3 to step 4? a. identity property of addition b. inverse property of addition c. associative property of addition d. commutative property of addition

(08.01)consider the following pair of equations: x + y = −2 y = 2x + 10 if the two equations are graphed, at what point do the lines representing the two equations intersect? (−4, 2) (4, 2) (−2, 4) (2, 4)

If 30 lb of rice and 30 lb of potatoes cost ? $27.60? , and 20 lb of rice and 12 lb of potatoes cost ? $15.04? , how much will 10 lb of rice and 50 lb of potatoes? cost?