Why should the equations (−1)(+3)=17+ and (+3)(−1)=17+ have the same solution set?

Landon wrote that 3−2.6=4. which statement about his answer is true?

William invested $5000 in an account that earns 3.8% interest, compounded annually. the formula for compound interest is a(t) = p(1 + i)t. how much did william have in the account after 6 years? (apex)

Every weekday, mr. jones bikes from his home to his job. sometimes he rides along two roads, the long route that is shown by the solid lines. other times, he takes the shortcut shown by the dashed line. how many fewer kilometers does mr. jones bike when he takes the shortcut instead of the long route?