1. Exponents are the repeated multiplication of a number. It is represented
by the formula of a^n where a is the number to be repeated and n is the number
of times the number is being multiplies by itself. Also include the sign of the
number, no matter how it is multiplied, it is still important. For instance you have 4(4),
you have 4 as the repeated number. You can see that it is multiplied by itself
by two times. So you have (-4)^2.
2. Graphs and tables are the key features in finding a model between two quantities. If he data values, after plotting it into a graph, produces a straight line, then you will have a direct relationship between the two and sometimes you can get an equation of the line. Sometimes it will give you a curved line. That is why it is important to graph the values of the table to better understand the relationship between two variables.
That's a 33% increase.
I calculated this using the formula:

Where n = the new value (16 in your question), o = the old value (12 in your question) and the result is outputted as a percent increase. You can check that this is correct by finding 33% of 12, adding the result to 12, and checking that the result equals your "new" number.
Note that 33% is only an approximation as your question requires a number rounded to the nearest whole.
Step-by-step explanation:
lines with the same slope are parallel.
I hope it's helpful!!