For 1 year, the house appreciates $4375 (3.5% of 125,000). Therefore after 10 years, $4375(10) = $43750. $125,000+ $43750 = $168,750.
Do the rainbow method
x^2 - 6x + 2x - 12
Now simplify
x^2 - 4x - 12
The answer is x^2-4x-12
The hypotenuse(the number with the greatest value)