Write the explicit formula for the arithmetic sequence. 2, -2, -6, -10, -14, a) an = 5 - 3n b) an = 6 - 4n c) an = 8 - 6n d) an = 10 - 8n

Billie holiday sells children's clothing for sara vaughn's toddler shop. baby blankets sell for $29.99 after a markup rate based on cost of 109%. find the cost and the markup.

The value of x in this system of equations is 1. 3x + y = 9 y = –4x + 10 substitute the value of y in the first equation: combine like terms: apply the subtraction property of equality: apply the division property of equality: 3x + (–4x + 10) = 9 –x + 10 = 9 –x = –1 x = 1 what is the value of y?

Without multiplying, tell which product is larger and why. 5 × 1/3 or 5 × 2/3 a)5 × 1/3 because 1/3 is less than 2/3 b) 5 × 1/3 because 1/3 is greater than 2/3 c) 5 × 2/3 because 1/3 is less than 23 d) 5 × 23 because 1/3 is greater than 2/3