Whether the two lines parallel, Y=-3x+7 9x+3y=1

The polynomial function of least degree with a leading coefficient of 1 is: f(x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + c

Cole says the distance between points (-5,0) and (0,-5)is 5 units. is he correct? explain why or why not.

Aboat has a speed of 9 mph in calm water. it takes the boat 4 hours to travel upstream but only 2 hours to travel the same distance downstream. which equation can be used to find c, the speed of the current? 2(9 – c) = 4(9 + c) 9 + c = 4(9 – c) 9 – c = 2(9 + c) 4(9 – c) = 2(9 + c)