How do you find the letter(x) in a polynomial function

example : (1/4)x^3+2x-3x^2+1

Quick! a survey of 57 customers was taken at a bookstore regarding the types of books purchased. the survey found that 33 customers purchased mysteries, 25 purchased science fiction, 18 purchased romance novels, 12 purchased mysteries and science fiction, 9 purchased mysteries and romance novels, 6 purchased science fiction and romance novels, and 2 purchased all three types of books. a) how many of the customers surveyed purchased only mysteries? b) how many purchased mysteries and science fiction, but not romance novels? c) how many purchased mysteries or science fiction? d) how many purchased mysteries or science fiction, but not romance novels? e) how many purchased exactly two types of books?

The total number of dental clinics total for the last 12 months was recorded

Tessa bought stock in a restaurant for $253.00. her stock is now worth $333.96. what is the percentage increase of the value of tessa's stock? a.) 81% b.) 32% c.) 24% d.) 76%