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Ivan began dividing g2  – 6 by g + 1, noting that . he started by placing g in the quotient, as shown below.what is g2  – 6 divided by g + 1? g –  1 –  g + 1  – g  –  7 + g  –  5  + 

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The marriott family bought a new apartment three years ago for $65,000. the apartment is now worth $86,515. assuming a steady rate of growth, what was the yearly rate of appreciation? what is the percent of the yearly rate of appreciation?