PART A
write two different, equivalent expressions for how much the rosebush will cost if the coupon is applied first and the 10% discount second. <em><u>d-(d-5)</u></em><em><u>.</u></em><em><u>10</u></em><em> </em>= 27.5 <em>(if you put d in as 30!)</em>
PART B
write an expression for how much the rosebush will cost if the 10% discount is applied first and the coupon is applied second. <em><u>d-(d*.10)-5</u></em><em> </em><em> </em>=22 <em>(if you put d in as 30!)</em>
PART C
which order will save marina more money? explain your reasoning.
<u>d-(d*.10)-5</u><u> </u>This equals less! if you put in 30 as an example
So, A) <u>d-(d-5).10 </u>B)<u> </u><u>d-(d*.10)-5</u><u> </u>C) <u>d-(d*.10)-5</u>
Means compplete the square on one side
basically get into form

ok, group x terms

factor out linear coefient (-8)

take 1/2 of the linear coefient and square it
8/2=4, 4^2=16
add positive and negaitve of that inside parntheaese

factor perfect square

expand

in vertex form it is
The answer is C. -<span>3 3/4, -2 1/4, 1 1/8
It is because the highest number in the negatives, -3 3/4, is always the lowest. Obviously if there is no negative sign it is positive. 1 1/8 is the only positive so it is the greatest. And -2 1/4 is lower that -3 3/4. So it is higher than -3 3/4 but lower than 1 1/8.
I'm sorry I'm not the best explainer, but does this help?</span>