The answer is quadrant 2!!!
Answer:
a)
b) 2012, 1049 stores. 2014, 1041 stores. c) Yes it is a downsizing company.
Step-by-step explanation:
a)
s=year | f(s) = number of stores per year
1 | 1078
4| 1067

s=1 in 2003

b) For 2012, s=9. For 2014, s=11

c) In deed. Since the function shows a decreasing amount of JC Penney stores. Maybe this is a downsizing from this company, progressively closing some stores.
Answer:
-1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
-2(4x - 3) = 10
First distribute the -2 to 4x and -3; it turns into
-8x + 6 = 10
The subtract 6 on both sides which equals
-8x = 4
Then divide -8 on both sides...
x = -4/8 or -1/2
i believe the answer would be x > 1?