One-fourth of a number is -60. what's the number! ?

Can someone factor this fully? my friend and i have two different answers and i would like to know if either of them is right. you in advance. a^2 - b^2 + 25 + 10a

The angles in a triangle are represented by 5x, 8x, and 2x+9. what is the value of ? a.10.8 b.11.4 c.9.7 d.7.2

Plz hurry finals a paper cup in the shape of an inverted cone is 8 inches tall and has a radius of 1.5 inches. how much water can the cup hold? use 3.14 for pi. round the answer to the nearest tenth. a) 12.6 cubic in. b) 18.8 cubic in. c) 37.7 cubic in. d) 56.5 cubic in.