Consider the linear function f(x) = ax- 3b, where a and b are real numbers. If f(-3) = -6 and f(2) = -16, what is the value of b?

Teams of 4 are competing in a 1/4 mile relay race. each runner must run the same exact distance. what is the distance each teammate runs?

Linda loans her friend $250 with a 5% monthly intrest rate. how much was the whole loan?

An internet company charges $8.95 per month for the first 3 months that it hosts your web site. then the company charges $11.95 per month for web hosting. how much money, in dollars, will the company charge for 8 months of web hosting?