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In factoring by grouping, what would you have for step 3 for the following? step 1: x^3 +5x^2 +4x+20 step 2: x^2 (x+5)+4(x+5) step 3: ?

Which of the following represents a number squared is equal to twenty more than nine times that number ? a) x squared = 9x + 20 b) x squared = 20x + 9 c) x squared > 9 + 20x d) x squared = 9 + x + 20

Erin bought christmas cards for $2 each to send to her family and friends. which variable is the dependent variable?