Solve the problem.One number is 4 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 17 more than 3 times the first. Find the two numbers.

A. -10 and -6
B. -8 and -4
C. -9 and -5
D. 5 and 9


Answer: C

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A. - 6 B. 9 C. - 9 D. - 4

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Find the mode(s) for the given sample data. 94, 76, 32, 76, 29, 94

A. 94 B. 66.8 C. 94, 76 D. 76

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Solve. Give exact solutions.(x + 4)2 - 5 = 0

A. -2 ±  
B. -4 ±  
C. 4 ± 
D. 1, 9

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Solve.A circular firepit has a diameter of 27 inches. Approximate the circumference of this firepit and of a firepit whose diameter is doubled. (Use 3.14 for ?.)

A. 169.56 in. and 339.12 in. B. 84.78 in. and 339.12 in. C. 84.78 in. and 169.56 in D. 21.33 in. and 84.78 in.

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