2(x + 7) + 3x = 12
the first step in solving this equation for x uses the property.

a) identity
b) associative
c) commutative
d) distributive

Do 12/14 and 8/10 have the same value? explain your answer.

5× 1/2 = ? a) more than 5 because you are multiplying by a whole number b) 5/10 because you multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 c) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is more than 1 d) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is less than 1

Simplify (2^5/3^2)^4 a. 2^20/3^8 b. 2^9/3^8 c. 8^5/12^2 d. 2/3^2