The distance of a planet to a rocket in space is modeled by the function d(x)=−x2−7x+17 , where the distance is measured in hundreds of miles and x is measured in days from when the rocket's journey began. When is the distance between the rocket and the planet greater than 1? Enter your answer rounded to the nearest hundredth in the boxes.

What are the solutions of the equation? 5z^2 + 9z - 2 = 0 a. 1, -2 b. 1, 2 c. 1/5, -2 d. 1/5, 2

Ascientist wants to use a model to present the results of his detailed scientific investigation. why would a model be useful? a )because the model makes the concepts easier to understand b) because the model is easy to put together and to use c) because the model prevents other scientists from asking questions d) because the model requires the audience to pay full attention to it i don't know what to choose because between a and d a is much more likely than d because it only wants to get the attention of the audience. i'm confuse.

Af jewelry box is in the shape of a rectangular prism with an area of 528 cube inches. the length of the box is 12 inches and the height is 5 1/2 inches. what is the width of the jewelry box