Which of the following algebraic equations models the english sentence, a number decreased by two is equal to four? a. w + 2 = 4 b. 2 − w = 4 c. w − 2 = 4 d. w = 2 − 4.

Kevin is an insurance salesman. when he sells a policy, he makes 20 percent of the policy premium (p) up front; then each year the policy is active, he receives 15 percent of the original premium. which equation could be used to figure his total commission on a policy that has been active for five years? c=0.80p c=0.20p + 0.15p c=0.35p + 4(0.15) c=0.95p

What number should be added to the expression x^2+3x+ in order to create a perfect square trinomial? 3/2 3 9/4 9

7. the area of the playing surface at the olympic stadium in beijing isof a hectare. what area will it occupy on a plan drawn to a scaleof 1: 500?