Use PEMDAS method to execute operations in the following order:
- Parentheses
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
First equation:
12 + (38 - 18)2 = 12 + 20 × 2 = 52
Second equation:
(12)2 - 6(2 - 23) = 24 - 6(-21) = 24 + 126 = 150
Hope this helps.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
4x - 3y = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
First, let's review what "standard form" signifies:  Ax + By = C.
Starting with y = 4/3 * x - 2/3, multiply all three terms by 3 to eliminate the fractions:
3y = 4x - 2
Next, subtract 3y from both sides:
0 = 4x - 3y - 2.
It would be nice (tho' not essential) to have the coefficient of x positive.  That is why I've left 4x on the right side and subtracted 3y from both sides.
finally, add 2 to both sides, obtaining 4x - 3y = 2.  This is the equation in standard form.
 
        
             
        
        
        
A. You would just get a lot of names back from people, thinking they have the most time playing instruments. 
B. This question is not a statistically accurate question if you would like statistical answers back.
Statistical question definition:
A statistical question is one that can be answered by collecting data and where there will be variability in that data. For example, there will likely be variability in the data collected to answer the question,
The question to ask to get statistical answers back would be: How many hours do you play the instrument a day?
Each student would answer and you would see who has the most hours. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
1. 5/8 + 1/8 = 6/8 --> 3/4
3. - 1/4+ 3/4:
   -0.25+0.75= 0.5 OR 1/2
5. 5/9 + 5/9 = 10/9 --> 1 whole 1/9
7. 3/10 + 1/10 = 4/10 --> 2/5
9. 7/15 + 4/15 = 11/15
And I simplified them too :P
Also this is ez, to me :PP