Solve each of these equations. Explain or show your reasoning. 2b+8−5b+3=-13+8b−5
2x+7−5x+8=3(5+6x)−12x
2c−3=2(6−c)+7c

Aswimming pool has an input pump for filling the pool and an output pump for emptying the pool. the input pump can fill the pool in 3 hours, and the output pump can drain the pool in 5 hours. as you go to bed, the pool is full, but a neighbor’s kid turns on the output pump. at midnight, you awake to find the pool half empty. immediately, you turn on the input pump, but you are sleepy and forget to turn off the output pump. at what time will the pool become full?

The radius of the base of a cylinder is 10 centimeters, and its height is 20 centimeters. a cone is used to fill the cylinder with water. the radius of the cone's base is 5 centimeters, and its height is 10 centimeters.

Which of the following equations is of the parabola whose vertex is at (2, 3), axis of symmetry parallel to the y-axis and p = 4? a.)y-3 = 1/16 (x-2)^2 b.)y+3 = -1/16 (x+2)^2 c.)x-2 = 1/16 (y-3)^2