(b-2)(b-2)(b^2+4)
= (b^2-4b+4)(b^2+4)
= b^4-4b^3+8b^2-16b+16
It is geometric because it is increasing by a common factor. If you multiply the previous number by 6 you receive the next number. If it were arithmetic you would add the number, not multiply.
What are the statement options? If I had to guess it would be Jacqueline practiced 150 minutes all week and Cassie practiced 110 minutes so Jacqueline practiced more minutes in fewer sessions than Cassie.
28.27431 = x + 2
-2 -2
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x = 26.27431 Answered
the pie is 3.14159 x 9 =28.27431
