6x-2x^2 would be the answer
Here is the method for solving that equation:
Step #1: Write the equation:
-15x = 0
Step #2: Divide each side of the equation by -15 :
<u>x = 0</u>
Part 1: <span>What is the periodic interest rate of jade investment?
Each compounding period is done semi-annually, which means twice a year. Since the given interest rate is annual, then 5.2% divided by half should yield the period interest rate, which is 2.6%
Part 2: </span><span>How many compounding periods does Jade's investment offer in a year? how about in 8 years?
In 1 year, there are 2 compounding periods. In 2 years, there are 16 compounding periods.</span>
I'm going to use the slope formula which is
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
where (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are the two points the line goes through
Slope of line PQ
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (-6 - 8)/(-5 - (-7))
m = (-6 - 8)/(-5 + 7)
m = (-14)/(2)
m = -7
The slope of line PQ is -7
Slope of RS
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (0 - (-5))/(-2 - 3)
m = (0 + 5)/(-2 - 3)
m = (5)/(-5)
m = -1
The slope of line RS is -1
Because the slopes are NOT equal (one is -7 and the other is -1), this means the lines are NOT parallel.
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Answer: Choice B) No, the lines have unequal slopes
