Vhich of the following is most likely the next step in the series

The parabola x= √y-9 opens: a.)up b.)down c.)right d.)left

Identify the expression equivalent to 4(x + x + 7) − 2x + 8 − 4 by substituting x = 1 and x = 2.

Walter is to make cookies for a basketball tournament. he's made 15 cookies so far. his coach asked him to make at least 20 cookies but no more than 55. solve the inequality and interpret the solution. 20 ? x + 15 ? 55