Bighorn sheep are beautiful wild animals found throughout the western United States. Data for this problem are based on information taken from The Desert Bighorn, edited by Monson and Sumner 9University of Arizona Press). Let x be the age of a bighorn sheep (in years), and let y be the mortality rate (percent that die) for this age group. For example, x = 1, y = 14 means that 14% of the bighorn sheep between 1 and 2 years old died. A random sample of Arizona bighorn sheep gave the following information:
x 1 2 3 4 5
y 14 18.9 14.4 19.6 20.0
∑x=15 ; ∑y=87.3;∑x2=55; ∑y2=1569.77; ∑xy=275
(a) Draw a scatter diagram.
(b) Find the equation of the least-squares line, and plot the line on the scatter diagram of part (a).
(c) Find the correlation coefficient r. Find the coefficient of determination . What percentage of variation in y is explained by the variation in x and the least squares model?

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Answer 1

Answer:

The answer and explanation are below

Step-by-step explanation:

i followed the data that was given in the question.

∑x=15 ; ∑y=87.3;∑x2=55; ∑y2=1569.77; ∑xy=275

a.)  please refer to the attachment for the scatter diagram. Y was plotted against X.

b. The equation is given as:

Y = b₁ + b₀X

∑x=15 ; ∑y=87.3;∑x2=55; ∑y2=1569.77; ∑xy=275

b₁ = n∑xy - (∑x)(∑y)/n(∑x²) - (∑x)²

b₁ = 5 x 275 - 15 x 87.3/5 x 55 - (15²)

= 1375-1309.5/275-225

= 65.5/50

= 1.31

b₀ = 87.3/5 - 1.31(15/5)

= 87.3/5 - 1.31x3

= 13.53

the regression line is

Y = 13.53 + 1.31X

please refer to the attachment for the diagram for the regression line.

c. we are required to find r.

r = n∑XY - (∑X)(∑Y)/√n∑X²-(∑X)² × √n∑y²-(∑y)²

∑x=15 ; ∑y=87.3;∑x2=55; ∑y2=1569.77; ∑xy=275

inserting these values:

r = 5 x 275-(15)(87.3)/√275-225 x √7848.85 - 7621.29

= 65.5/106.69

= 0.6139

Coefficient of determination = r²

r = 0.6139

r² = 0.3769 = 37.69%

Therefore 37.69% variation in y is explained by variation in x and the least square model.

Bighorn Sheep Are Beautiful Wild Animals Found Throughout The Western United States. Data For This Problem
Bighorn Sheep Are Beautiful Wild Animals Found Throughout The Western United States. Data For This Problem

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The difference of two trinomials is x2 − 10x + 2. If one of the trinomials is 3x2 − 11x − 4, then which expression could be the other trinomial? 2x2 − x − 2 2x2 + x + 6 4x2 + 21x + 6 4x2 − 21x – 2

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Answer: [tex]4x^2-21x-2[/tex] .

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The difference of two trinomials is [tex]x^2 -10x + 2[/tex]. If one of the trinomials is [tex]3x^2 - 11x - 4[/tex].

Then, the other trinomial will be ([tex]3x^2 - 11x - 4[/tex] ) + ([tex]x^2 -10x + 2[/tex])

[tex]=3x^2-11x-4+x^2-10x+2\\\\=3x^2+x^2-11x-10x-4+2\\\\=4x^2-21x-2[/tex]

Hence, the other trinomial could be : [tex]4x^2-21x-2[/tex] .

2/5(10c -35) (the 35 is negative)

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Answer:

The simplified form is 2 (c - 7).

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression to be solved is:

[tex]f (c)=\frac{2}{5} (10c -35)[/tex]

Simplify the expression as follows:

[tex]f (c)=\frac{2}{5} (10c -35)[/tex]

       [tex]=[\frac{2}{5}\times 10c]-[\frac{2}{5}\times 35]\\\\=[2\times 2c]-[2\times 7]\\\\=4c-14\\\\=2(c-7)[/tex]

Thus, the simplified form is 2 (c - 7).

Candice spent 5 1/4 hours doing her homework. Her brother, Ronald, spent 1/2 that number of hours doing his homework. How many hours did Ronald spend on his homework?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

½ of 5¼

½×(21/4)

=21/8

=2⅝ hours

Answer:

2 5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

you would divide 5 1/4 by 2 :

5 divided by 2 =2 1/2

1/4 divided by 2=1/8

then make the numbers have the same denomanator

1/2, 2/4, 4/8

1/8,

then you add

2 4/8+1/8=2 5/8

The algebraic expression for the product of five and the cube of a number decreased by 40

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Answer:

5a³ - 40

Step-by-step:

The algebraic expression is:

5a³ - 40

The algebraic expression for the product of five and the cube of a number decreased by 40 -

5 * x^3 - 40
* is multiplication sign.

If the area of the square is A(s) = s², find the formula for the area as a function of time, and then determine A(s(3)).

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A(t) = 100t^2 + 500t + 625

3,025 square pixels

Answer:

A(t) equals 100t²+ 500t + 625.

The area of the square image after 3 seconds is 3,025 square pixels.

1. What is the difference between an exponential growth and exponential decay? 2. What is an example equation for expoential growth and an example equation for exponential decay?

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Answer: see below

Step-by-step explanation:

The standard form of an exponential equation is: y = a(b)ˣ    where

a is the initial valueb is the rate

Growth:

Exponential growth is where the final value (y) is greater than the initial value (a).

An example would be the spreading of a rumor:  

You tell 1 person (a = 1) who then tells 2 people each minute (b = 2).  How many people will they have spread the rumor to after 5 minutes (x = 5)?

y = 1(2)⁵

  = 32

Decay:

Exponential decay is where the final value (y) is less than the initial value (a).

An example would be the decrease of bacteria in a person:

A person has 100 bacteria (a = 1) who takes a pill that is supposed to cut in half the number of bacteria each hour (b = 1/2).  How many bacteria will the person have after 2 hours (x = 2)?

[tex]y=100\bigg(\dfrac{1}{2}\bigg)^2\\\\\\.\quad =100\bigg(\dfrac{1}{4}\bigg)\\\\\\.\quad = 25[/tex]

To paint his apartment, Alex but 6 gallons of paint to cover 1440 ft.². What is the ratio of square feet to gallons of paint?

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Answer & Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of square feet to gallons of paint:

[tex]1440:6[/tex]

This can also be written as:

[tex]\frac{1440}{6}[/tex]

This fraction can be simplified by dividing the numerator and denominator by 6:

[tex]\frac{1440}{6}=\frac{240}{1}[/tex]

So, the ratio of square feet to gallons of paint is:

1 gallon for every 240 ft².

:Done

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Answer:

I'm confused by this. What do they mean by prove?

Step-by-step explanation:

Help with a problem again please

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Answer:

9x³ + 27x²

Step-by-step explanation:

What the question is asking is to multiply f(x) and g(x) together:

Step 1: Write out expression

(fg)(x) = 3x²(3x + 9)

Step 2: Distribute

(fg)(x) = 9x³ + 27x²

Answer:

[tex]\huge\boxed{Option \ 3 : (fg)(x) = 9x^3+27x^2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]f(x) = 3x+9\\g(x) = 3x^2[/tex]

Multiplying both

[tex](fg)(x) = (3x+9)(3x^2)\\(fg)(x) = 9x^3+27x^2[/tex]

Find the equation of the line passing through the pair points (-8,6) (-9,-9). The equation of the line in the form is Ax+By=C.

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Answer:

15x - y = - 126

Step-by-step explanation:

will make it simple and short

first we need to find the slope (m) first in order to get the equation

given: (-8,6) (-9,-9)

                     y2 - y1         -9  -  6

Slope = m = -----------  =  ------------------ =  15

                      -x2 - x1        -9  -  (-8)

so the equation of the line using point (-8,6) and slope 15 is y - 6 = 15( x + 8)

y - 6 = 15x + 120

using the form equation Ax + By = C,  15x - y = -120-6

therefore... 15x - y = - 126       is the answer

Starting at point​ A, a ship sails 18.9 km on a bearing of 190 degrees and ​then turns and sails 47.2km on a bearing of 318 degrees. Find the distance of the ship from point A. (Use trigonometry)

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Answer:

Approximately 38.56 kilometers

Step-by-step explanation:

So, from the picture, we want to find x.

To do this, we can use the Law of Cosines. We simply need to find the angle between the two sides and then plug them into the Law of Cosines. First, the Law of Cosines is:

[tex]c^2=a^2+b^2-2ab\cos(C)\\[/tex]

The c in this equation is our x, and the C is the angle we need to find.

From the picture, you can see that angle C is the sum of the red and blue angles.

From a bearing of 190 degrees, we can determine that the red angle measures 10 degrees. Then by alternate interior angles, the other red angle must also measure 10 degrees.

From a bearing of 318 degrees, the remaining 48 degrees is outside the triangle. However, we have a complementary angle, so we can find the angle inside the triangle by subtracting in into 90. Therefore, the blue angle inside is 90-48=42 degrees.

Therefore, angle C is 42+10 which equals 52 degrees. Now we can plug this into our formula:

[tex]x^2=a^2+b^2-2ab\cos(C)\\\\x^2=(18.9)^2+(47.2)^2-2(18.9)(47.2)\cos(52)\\x=\sqrt{(18.9)^2+(47.2)^2-2(18.9)(47.2)\cos(52)}\\\text{Use a Calculator}\\x\approx38.5566 \text{ km}[/tex]

What is the area of the house (including the drawing room, TV room, balcony, hallway, kitchen, and bedroom)?

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Answer:

1256 i think

Step-by-step explanation:

the box plots shows the price for two different brands of shoes​

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Answer:

A. The interquartile range (IQR) for brand A, $10, is less than the IQR for brand B, $25.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate measure that can be used to compare the SPREAD of the data of the 2 brands plotted on a box plot, is the Interquartile range (IQR).

Interquartile range is the difference between Q3 and Q1.

Q3 is the value which lies at the end of the rectangular box, while the Q1 lies at the beginning of the box.

From the box plot given,

IQR for brand A = 80 - 70 = $10

IQR for brand B = 50 - 25 = $25

Therefore, the correct option is "A. The interquartile range (IQR) for brand A, $10, is less than the IQR for brand B, $25."

5(y–3.8)=4.7(y–4) help help

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Answer:

y = 2/3 or 0.667

Step-by-step explanation:

5(y–3.8)=4.7(y–4)

Expand the terms in the bracket

That's

5y - 19 = 4.7y - 18.8

Group like terms

5y - 4.7y = 19 - 18.8

0.3y = 0.2

Divide both sides by 0.3

We have the final answer as

y = 2/3 or 0.667

Hope this helps you

A caplet contains 325 mg of medication. How many caplets contain 975 mg of medication?

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Answer:

3 caplets

Step-by-step explanation:

Given  1 caplet = 325 mg of medication, to calculate the number of caplet 975mg of medication will contain, we will follow the steps below;

Let  1 caplet = 325 mg of medication

x caplet = 975 mg of medication

Cross multiply

325 * x = 1 * 975

325x = 975

Divide both sides by 325

325x/325 = 975/325

x = 3

Hence 3 caplets contains 975 mg of medication.

Kent Co. manufactures a product that sells for $60.00. Fixed costs are $285,000 and variable costs are $35.00 per unit. Kent can buy a new production machine that will increase fixed costs by $15,900 per year, but will decrease variable costs by $4.50 per unit. What effect would the purchase of the new machine have on Kent's break-even point in units?

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0riginal break even point:

285000/ 60/35 = $166,250

New break even point = new fixed costs / ( selling price - variable cost/ selling price)

New break even point = 285,000 + 15,900. / ( 60-( 35-4.50)/60

300,900 / 60-30.50/60 = $612,000

The new break even point increases.

Cases Prudence has a special (cubic) die. The values on its face are the integers from 1 to 6, but they are not arranged ae in a normal die. When Prudence first tosses the die, the sum of the values on the four side faces is 15. In her second toss, the sum of these values is 12. Find what value appears in the face opposite 6 on Prudence’s special die. (Hint: what are possible values for the top and bottom face when the sum of the side faces is 12).

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Answer: 3

Step-by-step explanation:

first, we know that:

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +5 +6 = 21

Now, which two numbers we should take out in order to have 15?

we can remove the 2 and the 4, or the 1 and the 5.

so here we have two possibilities, 2 and 4 are opposite, or 1 and 5 are opposite (they are located in opposite faces of the die)

in the other arrange, we have that removing two numbers we should get 12.

in order to reach 12, we should remove two numbers that add 9 together.

those can be 4 and 5, or 6 and 3.

Now, notice that in the first restriction we have that:

Or 2 and 4 are opposite,

or 1 and 5 are opposite.

So 4 and 5 can never be opposite, so we should have that 6 and 3 are opposite.

Then we can affirm that the value that appears in the face opposite to the 6, is the 3.

log 7 (x^2 + 11) = log 7 15

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Answer:

x = ±2

Step-by-step explanation:

log 7 (x^2 + 11) = log 7 15

We know that log a ( b) = log a(c)   means b =c

x^2 + 11 = 15

Subtract 11 from each side

x^2 = 15-11

x^2 =4

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) =±sqrt(4)

x = ±2

Does the function satisfy the hypotheses of the Mean Value Theorem on the given interval? f(x) = 4x2 − 3x + 2, [0, 2]

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Answer:

Yes , it satisfies the hypothesis and  we can conclude that c = 1 is an element of [0,2]

c = 1 ∈ [0,2]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

[tex]f(x) = 4x^2 -3x + 2, [0, 2][/tex]

which is read as the function of x = 4x² - 3x + 2 along the interval [0,2]

Differentiating the function with respect to x is;

f(x) = 8x - 3

Using the Mean value theorem to see if the function satisfies it, we have:

[tex]f'c = \dfrac{f(b)-f(a)}{b-a}[/tex]

[tex]8c -3 = \dfrac{f(2)-f(0)}{2-0}[/tex]

since the polynomial function is differentiated in [0,2]

[tex]8c -3 = \dfrac{(4(2)^2-3(2)+2)-(4(0)^2-3(0)+2)}{2-0}[/tex]

[tex]8c -3 = \dfrac{(4(4)-3(2)+2)-(4(0)-3(0)+2)}{2-0}[/tex]

[tex]8c -3 = \dfrac{(16-6+2)-(0-0+2)}{2-0}[/tex]

[tex]8c -3 = \dfrac{(12)-(2)}{2}[/tex]

[tex]8c -3 = \dfrac{10}{2}[/tex]

8c -3  = 5

8c = 5+3

8c = 8

c = 8/8

c = 1

Therefore, we can conclude that c = 1 is an element of [0,2]

c = 1 ∈ [0,2]

Lisa built a rectangular flower garden that is 4 meters wide and has a perimeter of 26 meters.
What is the length of Lisa's flower garden?

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Answer:

9 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

Width of rectangular flower garden, w = 4 m

Perimeter of rectangular flower garden, p = 26 m

To find:

Length of Lisa's flower garden = ?

Solution:

First of all, let us understand perimeter, length and width of a rectangle.

Let ABCD be a rectangle. Please refer to the attached image.

Opposite sides of a rectangle are equal to each other.

AB = CD = Length  

Let the length be [tex]l[/tex] m.

BC = DA = Width = 4 m

Perimeter of a closed image is equal to the sum of all the sides of the image.

So, perimeter of ABCD:

[tex]p = AB + BC + CD + DA \\\Rightarrow \bold{ p = 2 \times (Length +Width)}[/tex]

[tex]26 = 2 \times (l +4)\\\Rightarrow 2l =26-8\\\Rightarrow \bold{l = 9 m}[/tex]

A project has an initial cost of $40,000, expected net cash inflows of $10,000 per year for 8 years, and a cost of capital of 14%. What is the project's NPV? (Hint: Begin by constructing a time line.) Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Answer:

50k

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculate, correct to one decimal plice
the acute angle between the lines
3x - 4y + 5 = 0 and 2x + 3y -1 = 0
A. 70.69
B. 50.2
C. 39.8
D. 19.4​

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Answer:

A. 70.69 is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Two lines:

[tex]3x - 4y + 5 = 0 \\2x + 3y -1 = 0[/tex]

To find:

Angle between the two lines = ?

Solution:

Acute Angle between two lines can be found by using the below formula:

[tex]tan \theta = |\dfrac{(m_1 - m_2)}{ (1 + m_1m_2)}|[/tex]

Where [tex]\theta[/tex] is the acute angle between two lines.

[tex]m_1, m_2[/tex] are the slopes of two lines.

Slope of a line represented by [tex]ax+by+c=0[/tex] is given as:

[tex]m = -\dfrac{a}{b }[/tex]

So,

[tex]m_1 = -\dfrac{3}{- 4} = \dfrac{3}{4}[/tex]

[tex]m_2 = -\dfrac{2}{ 3}[/tex]

Putting the values in the formula:

[tex]tan \theta = |\dfrac{(\dfrac{3}{4}- (-\dfrac{2}{3}))}{ (1 + \dfrac{3}{4}\times (-\dfrac{2}{3 }))}|\\\Rightarrow tan \theta = |\dfrac{\dfrac{3}{4}+\dfrac{2}{3}}{ (1 -\dfrac{1}{2})}|\\\Rightarrow tan \theta = |\dfrac{\dfrac{17}{12}}{ \dfrac{1}{2}}|\\\Rightarrow tan \theta = \dfrac{17}{6}\\\Rightarrow \theta = tan^{-1}(\frac{17}{6})\\\Rightarrow \theta = \bold{70.69^\circ}[/tex]

So, correct answer is A. 70.69

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Answer options given in picture

Michael can skateboard 100 feet in 5.4 seconds. Which choice below shows how fast Micheal is going miles per 1 hour? Remember that since you are using multiplication to make conversions, you need to set up the units diagonal from each other in order to cancel.


any unrelated answer will be reported​

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

find the value of X?

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Answer:

x = 58

Step-by-step explanation:

The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the opposite interior angles

90  = 32+x

Subtract 32 from each side

90-32 = x

58 =x

A line runs tangent to a circle at the point (4, 2). The line runs through the origin. Find the slope of the tangent line.

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Answer:

Slope of the tangent line (m) = 1 / 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Point A = (4,2)

Origin point = (0,0)

Find:

Slope of the tangent line (m)

Computation:

Slope of the tangent line (m) = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1)

Slope of the tangent line (m) = (2-0) / (4-0)

Slope of the tangent line (m) = 2 / 4

Slope of the tangent line (m) = 1 / 2

Write an equation showing the relationship between the lengths of the three sides of a right triangle.​

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Answer:

Below

Step-by-step explanation:

First triangle)

This triangle is a right one so we will apply the pythagorian theorem.

● 25 is the hypotenus

● 25^2 = b^2 + 24^2

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Seconde triangle)

Again it's a right triangle

x is the hypotenus.

● x^2 = 12^2 +5^2

● 12^2 = x^2-5^2

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

This is a right triangle

AC is the hypotenus.

● AC^2 = BC^2 + BA^2

Notice that: BC = BE+EC and BA=BD+DA

● AC^2 = (BE+EC)^2 + (BD+DA)^2

Answer:  2) b = 7       3) x = [tex]\sqrt{119}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Use Pythagorean Theorem: (leg₁)² + (leg₂)² = hypotenuse²

2) b² + 24² = 25²

   b² + 576 = 625

            b² = 49

         [tex]\sqrt{b^2}=\sqrt{49}[/tex]

            b = 7

3) 5² + x² = 12²

   25 + x² = 144

            x² = 119

        [tex]\sqrt{x^2}=\sqrt{119}[/tex]

           [tex]x=\sqrt{119}[/tex]

At Jefferson Middle School, eighty-two students were asked which sports they plan to participate in for the coming year. Twenty students plan to participate in track and cross country; six students in cross country and basketball; and eight students in track and basketball. Twelve students plan to participate in all three sports. A total of thirty students plan to participate in basketball, and a total of forty students plan to participate in cross country. Ten students don't plan to participate in any of the three sports. How many students plan to just participate in cross country? 2 4 40 30

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Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

In the question only lies the answer:

"and a total of forty students plan to participate in cross country."

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

2

Billy has x marbles. Write an expression for the number of marbles the following have… a) Charlie has 5 more than Billy b) Danny has 8 fewer than Billy c) Eric has three times as many as Billy

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Answer:

Charlie: 5 + xDanny: x - 8Eric: x × 3

The graph of the function f(x) = (x − 3)(x + 1) is shown.

On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (negative 1, 0), has a vertex at (1, negative 4), and goes through (3, 0).
Which describes all of the values for which the graph is positive and decreasing?

all real values of x where x < −1
all real values of x where x < 1
all real values of x where 1 < x < 3
all real values of x where x > 3

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Answer:

  x < -1

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the parabola opens upward, it is positive and decreasing where the left branch is above the x-axis: all points to the left of x=-1.

  all real values of x where x < -1

Which of the following is the graph of the quadratic parent function

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Answer: Choice C

This is the graph of y = x^2. It is a parabola that opens upward and has its vertex at the origin. Applying various transformations to the parent function will allow us to produce any parabolic graph we want. In effect, the parent function is like the most basic building block.

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I wanted to know if dragons ever existed, so I set out on a quest for facts. 2 As I started my research, I discovered many skeptics. Scientists presented evidence to show why dragons could notand did notexist. They explained that it would be impossible for dragons to fly because they would be too big. They laughed at the idea of dragons breathing fire. They pointed out that no other animal has ever done this. They said that if dragons had lived, someone would have found remains somewhere in the world. No bones about it, there were plenty of logical explanations. It would have been easy for me to accept that the only place dragons ever existed was in the imaginations of those who believed. 3 I could have given up, but I thought about my grandmother. She always told me that "people who believe that science is the answer to everything are missing out on everything else." With her words in mind, I searched some more. There were many facts that hinted that dragons may not be fictional. I noticed that cultures across the world all described dragons in similar ways. This was odd because they had no way to communicate with each other. I found dragons mentioned in more than just stories. They appeared in old legal papers, in the travel logs of Marco Polo, and in the Bible. I saw that the Chinese calendar uses a different animal each year. Dragons are included along with eleven real animals. I began to believe it was a real possibility that all of these people were talking about a creature that actually existed. 4 With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. I found that some experts disagreed with popular arguments against dragons. They suggested that a dragon could have four stomachs like a cow. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. This would give it the ability to fly. If it forced out air when diving toward the earth, it might release gases which could ignite into flame. When the animal died, the stomachs would release strong acids that would dissolve its dead body over time. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. Not everyone agreed with these ideas, but many of the things we accept about dinosaurs and other extinct species started the same way. 5 I doubt we will ever truly know whether dragons existed. There may always be two sides to the fiery debate. Some will say the stories come from active imaginations. Some will believe with all their hearts that the legendary creatures roamed our ancient world. I don't know for certain which side to believe, but the sound and fury of a night like this makes me smile. It rekindles my childhood dreams and keeps the exciting possibility alive. Which sentence from paragraph 4 makes an explicit statement without offering any implicit suggestions? With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. help me plz i need help A 4 year project has an annual operating cash flow of $55,000. At the beginning of the project, $4,600 in net working capital was required, which will be recovered at the end of the project. The firm also spend $23,100 on equipment to start the project. This equipment will have a book value of $4,940 at the end of the project, but can be sold for $5,880. The tax rate is 35 percent. 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