Step  1  :
  (23 x 2 -  5) • x 3
Step  2  :
Trying to factor as a Difference of Squares :
   Factoring:  8 x 2-5  
Theory : A difference of two perfect squares,  A2 - B2  can be factored into  (A+B) • (A-B)
Proof :  (A+B) • (A-B) =
         A2 - AB + BA - B2 =
         A2 - AB + AB - B2 =  
         A2 - B2
Answer: 
(8 x 2 - 5) • x 3
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Vertical stretch of factor of 3
translated to the right 2
translated up 5
Step-by-step explanation:
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
That would be 6.5 inches.