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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

The level of co2 emissions, f(x), in metric tons, from the town of fairfax x years after they started recording is shown in the table below. x 2 4 6 8 10 f(x) 26,460 29,172.15 32,162.29 35,458.93 39,093.47 select the true statement.

Ben is three times as old as samantha, who is two years older than half of michel's age. if michel is 12. how old is ben?