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Which is the most efficient first step to solve x in the equation 3.7x - 18 = -4.3x -34 a. add 3.7x to both sides of the equation. b. add 4.3x to both sides of the equation. c. subtract 18 from both sides of the equation. d. subtract 34 from both sides of the equation.

Lola says these two expressions have the same value. expression a expression b which explains whether lola is correct?

An incoming airplane is x miles due north from the control tower at an airport. a second incoming airplane is y miles due east of the same control tower. the shortest distance between the two airplanes is z miles. which of the following functions would best model the situation above?