The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 15: Step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 15 Step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 13 Step 3: 3x − 3 = 13 Which of these is most likely the next step? 3x = 16 3x = 10 3x = 39 3x = 3

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

Write an inequality and solve each problem.for exercises 11 and 12, interpret the solution.

Plot the intercepts to graph the equation