The answer is 11.2 pounds.
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Hello,
from the expression of f(x) we can say that there are two zeroes, -8 with a multiplicity of 1 and 4 with a multiplicity of 1.
So the image of the parabolic lens crosses the x-axis at two points:
(-8,0)
and
(4,0)
For information, I attached the graph of the function.
Hope this helps.
Do not hesitate if you need further explanation.
Thank you
Answer:
The inverse is 1/3 (x+1)
Step-by-step explanation:
y = 3x-1
Exchange x and y
x = 3y-1
Solve for y
Add 1 to each side
x+1 = 3y-1+1
x+1 = 3y
Divide each side by 3
(x+1)/3 = 3y/3
1/3(x+1) =y
The inverse is 1/3 (x+1)