Provide an appropriate response.The solution of the equation 5(4s - 3) = 20s - 15 is given as 0. Is this correct? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


No. The equation is an identity with solution set {all real numbers}.

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A. -1.25 B. 1.09 C. 12.5 D. 1.39

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Solve and check the equation. Begin your work by rewriting the equation without fractions. -  = 

A. {7}
B. {-4}
C. {4}
D.

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Solve the problem.The second angle of a triangle is 3 times as large as the first. The third angle is 35° more than the first. Find the measure of the smallest angle.

A. 35° B. 145° C. 55° D. 29°

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For the pair of functions, find the quotient (x) and give any x-values that are not in the domain of the quotient function.f(x) = 10x2 + 3x - 18, g(x) = 5x - 6

A. 2x + 3; x ? 
B. 2x - 3; x ? 
C. 2x - 3; x ? - 
D. 2x + 3; x ? - 

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