4b² + 8b + 3 = 0
4b² + 2b + 6b + 3 = 0
2b(2b + 1) + 3(2b + 1) = 0
(2b + 3)(2b + 1) = 0
b = -1/2 or b = -3/2
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She spent $30.83. Explanation is up above :)

the va's are where x is undefined, or where the denomenator is zero
first simplify if applicable
cannot simplify
set denom to zero
2x-5=0
2x=5
x=2.5
the vertical assemtote is vertical so it is x=2.5 or 5/2
the VA is x=5/2
1. 23.5 x 2.3 = 54.05
when you are multiplying decimals you have to line up the decimal point.
example:
23.5
2.3
2. 12.34 x 4.321 = 53.32114
once again you need to line up your decimals when multiplying two decimals.
example: however I had to add a zero to the number 12.34 so everything would line up correctly. I hope you understand that.
12.340
4.321