Evaluate 5 + 3for (a) x = -2 and (b) 2 = 3. Write your answers in simplest form.
a. The expression is __?
when a = -2.
b. The expression is __?
when 2 = 3.

Sam makes his sales calls according to a pattern. he travels either north or south depending on the calendar. some of his past trips were as follows: on february 17, april 24, june 10, september 19, and november 3 he drove north. on february 28, may 25, august 22, november 20, and december 18, he drove south. describe sams' pattern. in which direction will sam drive on oct4 and oct 24?

Diane’s bank is offering 5% interest, compounded monthly. if diane invests $10,500 and wants $20,000 when she withdrawals, how long should she keep her money in for? round to the nearest tenth of a year.

Factor the polynomial, if possible. if the polynomial cannot be factored, write prime. 9n^3 + 27n^2 – 25n – 75