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Which of the following is the best first step in solving the equation below? 4+2㏒³x=17

The weight of a full steel bead tire is approximately 800 grams, while a fighter wheel weighs only 700 grams. what is the weight of each tire in pounds?

The first term of a sequence is -12. the recursive formula for the sequence is an = an-1 + 9. what are the next 3 terms in the sequence? a) -3, -15, -27 b) -3, 6, 15 c) -3, -6, -3 d) -3, -6, 3