Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality. 1/2(x+5) = 18

What is the value of x?

Tom had a total of $220 and he spent $35 on a basketball ticket . what percent of his money did he have left?

Abox holds 500 paperclips. after a week on the teacher's desk 239 paperclips remained. how many paperclips were used?

Frank is lending $1,000 to sarah for two years. frank and sarah agree that frank should earn a real return of 4 percent per year. instructions: a. the cpi (times 100) is 100 at the time that frank makes the loan. it is expected to be 113 in one year and 127.7 in two years. what nominal rate of interest should frank charge sarah?