<u>Given</u>:
The given equation is 
We need to determine the exact solutions of the equation.
<u>Exact solution:</u>
The exact solution of the equation can be determined by solving the equation using quadratic formula,

From the equation the values are a = 1, b = -3 and c = -7
Thus, substituting these values in the equation, we get;



Thus, the exact solutions of the given equation is 
Hence, Option A is the correct answer.
Answer: Id say b
Step-by-step explanation: a would be too high and a bit too detailed. Whereas c and d will be inaccurate.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Question (1)
x² + 10x + 12
= x² + 2(5x) + 5² - 5² + 12
= [x² + 2(5x) + 5²] - 5² + 12
= (x + 5)² - 25 + 12 [Since, a² + 2ab + b² = (a + b)²]
= (x + 5)² - 13
Question (2)
y² - 6y - 15
= y² - 2(3y) - 15
= y² - 2(3y) + 3² - 3² - 15
= [y² - 2(3y) + 3²] - 3² - 15 [Since, a² - 2ab + b² = (a - b)²]
= (y - 3)² - 3²- 15
= (y - 3)² - 9 - 15
= (y - 3)² - 24
The answer would be the second one, the graph is decreasing everywhere
They are similar. Set the proportions equal to each other
(x + 8)/8 = (x+14)/12
Cross multiply
(x + 8)/8 (8)(12) = (x + 14)/12 (12)(8)
12(x + 8) = 8(x + 14)
Distribute the 12 and 8 to the corresponding monomials inside the parenthesis
12(x + 8) = 12x + 96
8(x + 14) = 8x + 112
12x + 96 = 8x + 112
Isolate the x. Subtract 8x from both sides and 96 from both sides
12x (-8x) + 96 (-96) = 8x (-8x) + 112 (-96)
12x - 8x = 112 - 96
4x = 16
Isolate the equal sign. Divide 4 from both sides
4x/4 = 16/4
x = 16/4
x = 4
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