To decrease an amount by 28% , multiply by

Simonne used the following steps to simplify the given expression. 12 - 3(-2x + 4) step 1: 12 + (–3)·(–2x) + (–3)·(4) step 2: 12 + 6x + (–12) step 3: 12 + (–12) + 6x step 4: 0 + 6x step 5: 6x what property of real numbers was used to transition from step 3 to step 4? a. identity property of addition b. inverse property of addition c. associative property of addition d. commutative property of addition

Write an expression that has three terms and simplifies to 4x - 7. identify the coefficient(s) and constant(s) in your expression

Factor the following expression. 27y3 – 343 a. (3y + 7)(9y2 + 2ly + 49) b. (3y – 7)(9y2 + 2ly + 49) c. (3y – 7)(932 – 217 + 49) d. (3y + 7)(92 – 2ly + 49)