Y=-1/2x+3 is the slope intercept form.
Questions:
(a) What is a simplified expression for (x + y) – (x – y)?
(b) Carlotta thinks that
is the same as
. Which statement shows that it is NOT the same?
Answer:


Step-by-step explanation:
Solving (a):
Given

Required
Simplify

Open brackets

Collect Like Terms



Solving (b):
Given
and 
Required
Which expression shows they are not the same
The expression that shows this is:

Take for instance; y=2
Substitute 2 for y in 

Evaluate all exponents



The above expression supports 
Not sure if the question is complete, but if the cell doubles every five minutes, you must first double the one, then simply square the answer every five minutes.
It would be 6.5. The 5 after the decimal would stay the same since the number after it isn't greater than 5