Let x be a number. Translate the English phrase or sentence into a mathematical expression. Eight less than a number

A. x ÷ 8
B. x - 8
C. 8 - x
D. 8x


Answer: B

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A. $1125 B. $1155 C. $1320 D. $1200

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Find an approximate value of x using a scientific calculator. If necessary, round to four decimal places.ln x = -0.35

A. 0.7047 B. 2.2387 C. 0.4467 D. 1.4191

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Solve the system of equations using elimination. State whether the system is inconsistent, or consistent and dependent.

A. infinitely many solutions; consistent and dependent B. no solution; consistent and dependent C. no solution; inconsistent D. infinitely many solutions; inconsistent

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Find the probability.A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability that the card will have a value of 3 and be a face card?

A.
B.
C.
D. 0 

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