A. This is the original equation: 2x + 3 - 1 = x + 5
b. 2x + 2 = x + 5 ← combined like terms on left side
2x + 2 - 2 = x + 5 - 2 ← used inverse operation to collect constants on right side
2x = x + 3 ←simplified each side
2x - x = x - x + 3 ←used inverse operation to collect variable terms on left side
x = 3 ← simplified each side
answer x = 3
c. 2(3) + 3 - 1 = 3 + 5
6 + 3 - 1 = 8
9 - 1 = 8
8 = 8
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
First create an equation in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b. To do this, find the rate of change or slope (m), and the y-intercept (b).
Using two pairs, (-7, -3) and (-8, -4),

m = 1
To find b, substitute m = 1, x = -7 and y = -3 into y = mx + b.
Thus:
-3 = (1)(-7) + b
-3 = -7 + b
-3 + 7 = b
4 = b
b = 4.
Replace y with f(x), m with 1 and b with 4 in y = mx + b.
The function would be:

Answer: A
Step-by-step explanation: this is the only answer because the other two solutions are
A: 4>3 correct
B: 3>3 wrong
C: 2>3 wrong
Answer:
4*4=16+7=23
Step-by-step explanation: