Step-by-step explanation:

The product of
is negative whereas the product of 
Answer:
47.25
Step-by-step explanation:
8.89 is about 9.
So, we have 9(5.25)=9(5)+9(0.25)=45+2.25=47.25
Answer:
The correct option is D.
Step-by-step explanation:
The given equation is

According to the addition property of equality
and
are equivalent equations.
Use addition property of equality, add 3x on both the sides.


Therefore Sam's work is incorrect because he make calculation mistake.
According to the subtraction property of equality
and
are equivalent equations.
Use subtraction property of equality, subtract 5x from both the sides.


Therefore Roy's work is correct because he used subtraction property.
Option D is correct.
Answer:
Step 2 is wrong.
It should be 3x – <u>18</u> + 4x + 12 – 6x
Explanation:
3(x – 6) + (4x + 12) – 6x →
3x – 18 + 4x + 12 – 6x →
(3x + 4x – 6x) + (-18 + 12) →
x – 6