Which two options could be the next step in simplifying this expression?
27 + (3 + 41)
a.
27 + 44 (use order of operations)
b.
30 + 68 (use the distributive property)
c.
30 + 41 (use the associative property)
d.
68 + 30 (use the commutative property)

Read the passage adapted from aesop’s fables. what is the theme of the story?

Go, wondrous creature! mount where science guides, go, measure earth, weigh air, and state the tides; instruct the planets in what orbs to run, correct old time, and regulate the sun; which statement is correct? antithesis is used in the first two lines. antithesis is used in the last two lines. parallelism is used in the first two lines. parallelism is used in the last two lines.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \