Provide an appropriate response.When solving a "word problem" we set up an equation in x. Give an example where the solution of the equation is not the answer to the problem.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. An example would be: One number is twice another and their sum is 60. Find the larger number. To solve this problem, the equation would be 
The problem asks for the larger number, which is 
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Change to a convenient unit of measure and add.165 mm + 664 cm + 18.8 cm
A. 6993 cm B. 2332.8 cm C. 847.8 cm D. 699.3 cm
Find the point-slope form of the equation that is described.Passes through the point (-6, 7), parallel to the line 3x + 7y = 3
A. y + 7 = 
(x - 6)
B. y + 6 = 
(x - 7)
C. y - 7 = - 
(x + 6)
D. y - 7 = - 
(x + 6)
Let p represent a true statement, while q and r represent false statements. Find the truth value of the compound statement.~(p ? q) ? (r ? ~q)
A. True B. False
Solve the equation.8x + 10 = 6x - 4
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 