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What is the effect on the graph of the parent function f(x) = x when f(x) is replaced with 3f(x)? a) shifts the line 3 units up b) shifts the line 3 units down c) increases the slope of the line by a factor of 3 d) decreases the slope of the line by a factor of 3

When the ball has traveled a distance of

Bernice paid $162 in interest on a loan of $1800 borrowed at 6%. how long did it take her to pay the loan off?