Solve the problem.A square component in a television set measures 18 centimeters per side. Next year's design will contain the same square component, but its side will measure only 12 centimeters. By how much will the area of the square be decreased?
A. 180 square centimeters
B. 36 square centimeters
C. 144 square centimeters
D. 24 square centimeters
Answer: A
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Solve the problem.The resistance R produced by wiring resistors of R1, R2, and R3 ohms in parallel can be calculated from the formula 
If R1, R2, and R3 are measured to be 6 ohms, 5 ohms, and 8 ohms respectively, and if these measurements are accurate to within 0.05 ohms, estimate the maximum percentage error in computing R.
A. 0.51% B. 0.68% C. 0.85% D. 1.02%
Perform the indicated operation. Simplify your answers. 
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A. 
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D. 
The sequence is defined recursively. Write the first four terms of the sequence.a1 = 4 and an = 3an-1 + 5 for n ? 2
A. 4, 17, 41, 113 B. 4, 17, 56, 173 C. 4, 7, 16, 43 D. 4, 12, 36, 108
Provide the requested response.Suppose that a polynomial function of degree 6 with rational coefficients has 
as zeros. Find the other zeros.
A. -5i, -2 - 5i , 5 + 
B. -2 - 5i , 5 + 
C. -5i, 2 - 5i , -5 + 
D. 2 - 5i , -5 + 