X^2 + 14x + 17 = -96
x^2 + 14x + 113 = 0
x^2 + 14x + 49 + 64 = 0
(x + 7)^2 = -64
x + 7 = sqrt(-64) = + or - 8i
x = -7 + or - 8i
M + p = 48
m = 2p - 6
2p - 6 + p = 48
3p - 6 = 48
3p = 48 + 6
3p = 54
p = 54/3
p = 18 <==Pennsylvania Pigs won 18 games
m = 2p - 6
m = 2(18) - 6
m = 36 - 6
m = 30 <==Maryland Monkeys won 30 games
Answer:
The cost increase for each square of carpet by 12.
Step-by-step explanation:
The given function is

It is a slope intercept form of the line

Where m is the slope and b is y-intercept.
Therefore the slope of given function is 12 and the y-intercept is 50.
It means the initial ot fixed cost of the carpet is 50 and the cost increased by 12 for each square of carpet.
A=1/3h(b1-b2). So h=3/(b1-b2)