The sum of 2 times a number (x) and -2 is atleast 8

Find the vertex of the function given below y=x^2-6x+1

How many glue sticks are in a basket containing 96 scissors, if the ratio of glue sticks to scissors is 19 to 57.

Suppose that a households monthly water bill (in dollars) is a linear function of the amount of water the household uses (in hundreds of cubic feet, hcf). when graphed, the function gives a line with slope of 1.65. if the monthly cost for 13 hcf is $46.10 what is the monthly cost for 19 hcf?