The graph in the xy-plane of the function f defined by f(x) = x2 - 8x + 12 intersects the x-axis at the
point (a, 0). What is one possible value of a ?

Alaptop computer is purchased for $1350 . after each year, the resale value decreases by 30% . what will the resale value be after 5 years?

In a certain pentagon, the interior angles are a,b,c,d,e where a,b,c,d,e are integers strictly less than 180. ("strictly less than 180" means they are "less than and not equal to" 180.) if the median of the interior angles is 61 and there is only one mode, then what are the degree measures of all five angles?

Alana has 12.5 cups of flour with which she is baking four loaves of raisin bread and one large pretzel. the pretzel requires 2.5 cups of flour to make. how much flour is in each loaf of raisin bread? explain the steps to follow to get the answer.