The inequality 70°< x < 80° represents the range of the ideal water temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, for Sammy's fish.

Which statement is true about the situation?
A. The ideal water temperature is less than 70°F
B. The ideal water temperature is greater than 80 °F
C. The ideal water temperature is between 70 °F and 80 °F
D. The ideal water temperature is less than 70 °F and 80 °F
(I think it could be B or C I need help)

Jay is 3 years less than Nelly's age ( n ). Which expression represents Jay's age?
A. 3 - 4n
B. 3n - 4
C. 4n - 3
D. 4n + 3
(I would say C but I'm not sure)
Which equation has the same solution as x - 12 = 40?
A. x/2 = 14
B. x + 12 = 40
C. 12 - x = 40
D. x/4 = 30
(I have no clue I spent a while on this question)

70°< x < 80° means temp is between 70 and 80

Jay is 3 years less than Nelly's age ( n ) ----> was expecting to see
n-3 , but that is not there!

x - 12 = 40 ----> x = 52
this does NOT satisfy any of the equations in the choices,
so the question is bogus

you dont know anything else for the second question?

nope,

as I said x=52, the solution to the given equation, does not work in any of the choices.
What else is there to say?
Either you made an error in typing it, or else the question is not valid.

For the first question:

The inequality 70° < x < 80° represents the range of the ideal water temperature for Sammy's fish. This means that the ideal water temperature for Sammy's fish is between 70°F and 80°F.

Therefore, the correct statement is C. The ideal water temperature is between 70°F and 80°F.

For the second question:
Jay is 3 years less than Nelly's age (n). If we let Jay's age be J, we can write the expression for Jay's age as:

J = n - 3

Therefore, the correct expression for Jay's age is A. 3 - 4n.

For the third question:
To find the equation with the same solution as x - 12 = 40, we need to isolate x by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Adding 12 to both sides, we get:

x = 40 + 12
x = 52

Now we can compare this solution with the options given:

A. x/2 = 14: This equation gives x = 14 * 2 = 28, not the same as the solution x = 52.

B. x + 12 = 40: This equation would give x = 40 - 12 = 28, again not the same as the solution x = 52.

C. 12 - x = 40: This equation simplifies to -x = 40 - 12, which gives x = -28. This is not the same as the solution x = 52.

D. x/4 = 30: This equation can be solved by multiplying both sides by 4, giving x = 4 * 30 = 120. This is not the same as the solution x = 52.

Therefore, the correct equation with the same solution as x - 12 = 40 is not listed among the given options.