It is the first statement. It is positive two, so it’s above sea level. We can immediately get rid of the last two statements. Then, it is negative 20. The is 18 feet below sea level, because 2-20 is -18. Positive 8 shows rising up by 8 feet. The correct statement is the first one.
12a)
5x + 45 + 3x - 25 = 180
8x + 20 = 180
8x = 160
x = 20
12b)
2x - 5 = 2(20) - 5 = 40 - 5 = 35
3x - 25 = 3(20) - 25 = 60 - 25 = 35
y = 180 - (35+35)
y = 180 - 70
y = 110
727.29 + 248.50 − x ≥ 500;
x ≥ $475.79
727.29 + 248.50 − x ≤ 500;
x ≤ $475.79
727.29 − 248.50 + x ≥ 500
x ≥ $21.21
727.29 – 248.50 - x ≤ 500
x ≤ $21.21
Answer: 28.4375 is the correct answer Explanation: because in one month they grow 3.25 so in 8.75 months they grow 28.4375.
