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The marriott family bought a new apartment three years ago for $65,000. the apartment is now worth $86,515. assuming a steady rate of growth, what was the yearly rate of appreciation? what is the percent of the yearly rate of appreciation?

Suppose the equation ||x-a|-b|=2008 has 3 distinct real roots and a not =0. find the value of b.

Solve for x -3+3b> 9a: ) x> 4b-9/3b: ) x< 9-4b/3c: ) x< -4b+9/-3d: ) x> 4b+9/-3