Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
When you have exponents above a like term and they are being multiplied together, you add them.
For example:

So let's group like terms in the numerator:
We can add terms like in the example.

Let's rearrange the denominator.

Now we have:
Cancel like terms
4/8 = 1/2
= 1 So it cancels
= s Since s is raised to the -1 it goes on top and becomes s.

Now we combine everything back together:

<h2>Evaluating Composite Functions</h2><h3>
Answer:</h3>

<h3>
Step-by-step explanation:</h3>
We can write how
will be defined but that's too much work and it's only useful when we are evaluating
with many inputs.
First let's solve for
first. As you read through this answer, you'll get the idea of what I'm doing.
Given:

Solving for
:

Now we can solve for
, since
,
.
Given:

Solving for
:

Now we are can solve for
. By now you should get the idea why
.
Given:

Solving for
:

Answer:
64 for number 1. Not sure on number 2 sorry.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the area<span> of a regular </span>polygon<span>, you use an apothem, which is a segment that joins the </span>polygon's center to the midpoint of any side and that is perpendicular (<span> angle of 90°) </span>to that side