Solve the problem.A grasshopper is perched on a reed 5 inches above the ground. It hops off the reed and lands on the ground about 9.0 inches away. During its hop, its height is given by the equation 
, where x is the distance in inches from the base of the reed, and h is in inches. How far was the grasshopper from the base of the reed when it was 3.75 inches above the ground? Round to the nearest tenth.
A. 1.3 inches
B. 9.0 inches
C. 0.9 inches
D. 7.1 inches
Answer: D
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A. n10
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Solve the problem.Sue had $948 in her bank account. She deposited a $841 paycheck and a 
paycheck. How much did she deposit and what was her new balance?
A. $1050; $1791 B. $943; $1881 C. $943; $1891 D. $1789; $1891
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Solve the equation by factoring.-23x2 + 37x = -3x2 + 5x
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C. 
D. 
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