224,640
(8,000*1.17)(6*4) due to quarterly interest
(8,009*1.17)(24)
(9,360)(24)
9,360*24=224,640
Y=x^2-5
y=2x-5
y+5=2x
x=(y+5)/2
y=((y+5)/2)^2-5
y=(y^2+10y+25)/4-5
4y=y^2+10y+25-20
0=y^2+6y+5
0=(y+5)(y+1)
y= -5 or -1
y=2x-5 (y= -5 doesn't work for this one so use -1)
-1=2x-5
2x=4
x=2
Using these answers, you can choose answer D with reasonable certainty.
Answer: Undefined
Step-by-step explanation:
For this problem, we know that 3ˣ=-9. All we have to do is figure out what x is.
We know that any integer raised to the power cannot be negative. The closest answer we can get is x=2 because 3²=9. Unfortunately, we are looking for -9. Therefore, this x is undefined.
