Solve the problem.One number is 2 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 17 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

A. 6 and 8
B. -9 and -7
C. 7 and 9
D. 8 and 10


Answer: C

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A. 1.6 B. 0.64 C. 6.4 D. 0.064

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Evaluate the expression for the given values. Expression your answer as a fraction unless otherwise indicated.  x = 9, y = 5

A.  
B.  
C.
D.  

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A.  
B.  
C. x6
D. -x2

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