Whats the recursive and explicit formula for 2,6,18,54

What is the length of the segment, endpoints of which are intersections of parabolas y=x2? 11 4 x? 7 4 and y=? 7 8 x2+x+ 31 8 ?

Which will form a composite function?

Mike wants to make meatloaf. his recipe uses a total of 8 pounds of meat. if he uses a 3 to 1 ratio of beef to pork, how much pork will he use? enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest terms.