Answer:
-1/3
Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:
12
Step-by-step explanation:
x^2 - a
If a is a perfect square we could factor
x^2 - b^2 = (x-b)(x+b)
So a cannot be 36,49,81 since they are perfect squares
a must be 12
Well i did this in my notes and i found this
Answer:
11 13/15
Step-by-step explanation:
-3 2/3+b = 8 1/5
Add 3 2/3 to each side
-3 2/3 + 3 2/3+b = 8 1/5+ 3 2/3
b = 8 1/5 + 3 2/3
We need to get a common denominator of 15
8 1/5 = 8 3/15
3 2/3 = 3 10/15
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11 13/15