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option b.
Part 2:

option d
Part 3:

Multiply through by the LCM of 2 and 3 (i.e. 6)

option b
Part 4
x^2-3x-8=x+4

option d
Part 5
Joseph is solving the equation x^2+8x-4=0 using the technique completing the square.
x^2+8x-4=0
x^2+8x+?=4+?
In completeing the square method, you divide the coeficient of x by 2, square the result and add to both sides of the equation.
Therefore, he should add 16 to both sides because (8/2)^2=16.
option d.
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The original price I believe would be $349.44
7(2x+5)=4x-9-x
14x+35=3x-9
11x = -44
x = -4
7(2*-4+5)=4*-4-9--4
7(-3)=-21
-21=-21. so it checks out and x = -4
Answer:
$3.50
Step-by-step explanation:
14-7=7
7 divided by 2 = 3.50
:)