How does collecting like terms in an expression differ from collecting like terms in an equation/inequality? Explain.

What is the multiple zero and multiplicity of f(x) = (x ? 3)(x ? 3)(x + 5)? multiple zero is 3; multiplicity is 2 multiple zero is 5; multiplicity is 1 multiple zero is ? 5; multiplicity is 1 multiple zero is ? 3; multiplicity is 2

Acar started driving from city a to city b, distance between which is 620 miles, at a rate of 60 mph. two hours later a truck left city b and started moving towards city a at a rate of 40 mph. what distance from city a is the point where the truck and the car will meet?

An investment decreases in value by 30% in the first year and decreases by 40% in the second year. what is the percent decrease in percentage in the investment after two years