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The sum of two numbers is 58. the first number is 8 less than half the second number. let  c  represent the first number. let  drepresent the second number. which statements about solving for the two numbers are true? check all that apply.the equation    represents the sum of the two numbers.the equation    represents the sentence “the first number is 8 less than half the second number.”the equation    represents the relationship between the two numbers.the equation    represents the sum of the two numbers.the number  d  is 14.the number  c  is 44.the number  c  is 14.the number  d  is 44.

What is the value of x in the following equation. -x ^3/2 = -27

Ascientist wants to use a model to present the results of his detailed scientific investigation. why would a model be useful? a )because the model makes the concepts easier to understand b) because the model is easy to put together and to use c) because the model prevents other scientists from asking questions d) because the model requires the audience to pay full attention to it i don't know what to choose because between a and d a is much more likely than d because it only wants to get the attention of the audience. i'm confuse.