Eight more than 3 times a number

The parabola x = y² - 9 opens: a.)up b.)down c.) right d.)left

Two consecutive negative integers have a product of 30. what are the integers?

Aculinary club earns $1360 from a dinner service. they sold 45 adult meals and 80 student meals. an adult meal costs twice as much as a student meal. what is the cost of an adult meal?