Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Given

Required
Factor

Express
as
and
as 
So, we have:

Apply distributive property

12-(x+3)=10
Simplify the equation.
12-x-3=10
Combine like terms.
(12-3)-x=10
Simplify.
9-x=10
Subtract 9 from both sides to get x by itself.
-x=1
Divide both sides by -1 to get x by itself.
x=-1
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Answer:
See explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
Simplify left and right parts separately.
<u>Left part:</u>

<u>Right part:</u>

Since simplified left and right parts are the same, then the equality is true.
Answer:
n - m is positive
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
m and n on number line
Required
Which is true
From the attachment, we have:

and 

Since: the above inequalities are true, then:

(a) is true
<em>There is no need to test other options; since (a) is true</em>