Which equation best represents the following word problem: Doubling the greatest of 3 consecutive numbers is the sams as subtracting the second from the first.

a
2n + 2 = n - n + 1
b
2(n + 2) = n + 1 - n
c
2(n + 2) = n - n + 1
d
2(n + 2) = n - (n + 1)

Is the following relation a function? x y 1 4 −1 −2 3 10 5 16 yes no

An empty bucket is placed under a faucet dripping at a constant rate of 4 milliliters per minute. with the given information, which of these statements is a reasonable conclusion? a there will be 24 milliliters of water in the bucket after 16 hour. b there will be 60 milliliters of water in the bucket after 14 hour. c there will be 160 milliliters of water in the bucket after 20 minutes. d there will be 100 milliliters of water in the bucket after 40 minutes.

What properties allow transformation to be used as a problem solving tool