Exponential growth is
F=P(1+r)^t
F=future amount
P=present amount
r=rate
t=time in years
rate=2%=0.02
therefor the equation is
f(x)=23,000(1+0.02)^x
f(x)=23,000(1.02)^x
where x=time in years from 2012
Answer:

--- Distributive property
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Ferns = 4
Palms = 2
Lillies = 10
Shrubs = 8
Required
Show the total cost of plants as an expression
Shorten it using the distributive property
First, represent Ferns with F; Palms with P; Lilies with L and Shrubs with S;
So, 4 Ferns = 4F
2 Palms = 2P
10 Lilies = 10L
8 Shrubs = 8S
Total Plants = Summation of the above parameters

The above expression represents the total plants bought;
Now, to apply the distributive property; we simply look for a common factor;
In this case, the common factor is 2;
So,
becomes


It would take about 5 hours for them two to work together, because if you add 2+3 you will get 5 and they are asking in total.
9 feet and 10 inches
118 divide by 12 is 9 with a remainder of 10