PLEASE HEL 1. Solve the equation.
5(x – 4) + 3x – 9x = 6 – (2x + 5) + 8x
Step 1: Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses. (2 points)

Step 2: Collect any like terms on both sides of the equation. (2 points)

Step 3: Bring all variable terms to one side of the equation. (Hint: Add x to both sides.) (2 points)

Step 4: Bring all the constant terms to one side. A constant term is a number without a variable. (2 points)

Step 5: Now solve for x. Show your work. (2 points)

Ascientist wants to use a model to present the results of his detailed scientific investigation. why would a model be useful? a )because the model makes the concepts easier to understand b) because the model is easy to put together and to use c) because the model prevents other scientists from asking questions d) because the model requires the audience to pay full attention to it i don't know what to choose because between a and d a is much more likely than d because it only wants to get the attention of the audience. i'm confuse.

Evan walked 5/8 mile to his friends house. then together they walked 7/12 mile to the movie theatre. which pair of fraction can evan use to find how far he walked in all?

What are the factors of me - 12m + 20?