A number pattern was created by subtracting 28 from the previous term. If the starting value for the pattern was 117, which of the following shows the resulting pattern? A.
117, 89, 61, 5...
B.
117, 89, 61, 33...
C.
117, 89, 63, 5...
D.
117, 89, 63, 33..

2x^2+5x+17

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answer:

25x^2 + 90x + 84

discussion:

mn(x) = m(n(x)) = m( 5x + 9) =

(5x + 9)^2 + 3 =>

25x^2 + 90x + 9^2 + 3 =

25x^2 + 90x + 84                 (as 9^2 = 9*9 = 81)

which is the second choice

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