Use the discriminant to determine if the equation can be solved by factoring. If the equation can be solved by factoring, then factor it.b2 + 5b - 24 = 0
A. (b + 8)(b - 3) = 0
B. (b - 8)(b + 3) = 0
C. (b + 6)(b + 1) = 0
D. Cannot be solved by factoring
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
The following table shows the amount remaining, in grams, of a radioactive substance after t years.
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A. Calculate the average rate of change in amount of radioactive substance from 
to 
. (Be sure to get the sign right.)B. Explain in practical terms the meaning of the number you calculated in part A.C. Use your answer from part A to estimate the amount remaining after 13 years.D. What is the limiting value of amount remaining of this (or any other) radioactive substance?
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Solve the equation.-7b + 6 + 5b = -3b + 11
A. 11 B. -6 C. -11 D. 5
Add or subtract as indicated. Write the answer in simplest form.
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