90 points for 2 multiple choice ! the steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 17: step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 17 step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 15 step 3: 3x − 3 = 15 which of these is most likely the next step? 3x = 5 3x = 12 3x = 18 3x = 45 how many solutions can be found for the equation 3x − 2 = 3x + 5? zero one two infinitely many

The following graph shows the consumer price index (cpi) for a fictional country from 1970 to 1980? a.) 1976 - 1978b.) 1972 - 1974c.) 1974 - 1976d.) 1978 - 1980

Determine whether the points (–3,–6) and (2,–8) are in the solution set of the system of inequalities below. x ? –3 y < 5? 3x + 2 a. the point (–3,–6) is not in the solution set, and the point (2,–8) is in the solution set. b. neither of the points is in the solution set. c. the point (–3,–6) is in the solution set, and the point (2,–8) is not in the solution set. d. both points are in the solution set.

Find two consexutive odd integers such that the sum of their square is 650