The function is decreasing from -6 to -3, that is, on the interval (-6,-3), and again on the interval (1, infinity).
The function is increasing on (-3,1).
No local or absolute minimum.
(1,4) is an absolute max.
228.5 I believe. 14/49 is 3.5. 18+7 is 25x9 is 225. 225+3.5 would be 228.5
Explanation:
In the given identified the following with reasons.
1. Given
2. Corresponding Angles postulate
3. Reflexive property of congruence
4. AA similarity postulate.
5. Triangle proportionate
6. Cross multiply
7. Distributive property of equality
8. Subtraction property of equality
9. Division property of equality
10. Prove