Vertex is (-2,-3) and it's a minimum.
rewrite the equation set = to 0.
x^2 + 5x - 8 = 0
The quadratic will not factor so you have to use the quadratic formula.
x = (-b + - sqrt(b^2 - 4ac))/2a
x = (5 + - sqrt(25 - 4* 1* -8))/2
x = (5 + - sqrt 57)/2
The x2is not the same as 2x. It is x^2. X tot he second power which makes the problem a quadratic equation. You cannot combine the terms x^2 and -5x because they so not have the same power.
To analyze [insert whatever box and whisker plot does] and compare.
If the interest is compounded annually, then
A = P*(1+r/n)^(n*t)
A = 3000*(1+0.05/1)^(1*4)
A = 3646.51875
which rounds to 3646.52
Call this value x, so x = 3646.52
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If the interest is compounded using simple interest, then
A = P*(1+r*t)
A = 3000*(1+0.05*4)
A = 3600
Call this value y, so y = 3600
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Now subtract x and y
x-y = 3646.52-3600 = 46.52
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Therefore the answer is choice C) $46.52
