Find the value of x when: -2(3x - 5) = 52

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The population of a bacteria colony grows by a consistent percentage each hour and can be modeled by the function y = 500(1.16)t. what does the value 500 represent in the function?

If two points are given, then exactly one line can be drawn through those two points. which geometry term does the statement represent