Is a reference angle always in the first quadrant or can it be in other quadrants?

Ok a point t on a segment with endpoints d(1, 4) and f(7, 1) partitions the segment in a 2: 1 ratio. find t. you must show all work to receive credit.

The equation represents the function f, and the graph represents the function g. f(x)=3(5/2)^x determine the relationship between the growth factors of f and g. a. the growth factor of g is twice the growth factor of f. b. the growth factor of f is twice the growth factor of g. c. the growth factor of f is 2.5 times the growth factor of g. d. the growth factor of f is the same as the growth factor of g.

(-y to the power of 2 - 4y- to the power of 2 -6 y +3)