The functions f(x) = –(x − 1)2 + 5 and g(x) = (x + 2)2 − 3 have been rewritten using the completing-the-square method. is the vertex for each function a minimum or a maximum? explain your reasoning for each function.

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

Anyone? 15m is what percent of 60m; 3m; 30m; 1.5 km?

Due to bad planning, two of the local schools have their annual plays on the same weekend. while 457 people attend one, and 372 attend the other, only 104 people were able to attend both. how many people went to at least one play?