Which expression is equivalent to the given expression. pls help :)

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

Kylie explained that (-4x+9)^2 will result in a difference of squares because (-4x+9)^2 (-4x+9)^2 =(-4x)^2+(9)^2=16x^2+81

Four congruent circular holes with a diameter of 2 in. were punches out of a piece of paper. what is the area of the paper that is left ? use 3.14 for pi