What is the value of x?

What is the effect on the graph of the parent function f(x) = x when f(x) is replaced with 3f(x)? a) shifts the line 3 units up b) shifts the line 3 units down c) increases the slope of the line by a factor of 3 d) decreases the slope of the line by a factor of 3

Which account has the highest effective annual interest rate? not necessary but show how you got your answer.a. account 1: interest is compounded quarterly at an annual rate of 4.20%.b. account 2: interest is compounded monthly at an annual rate of 4.15%.c. account 3: interest is compounded semiannually at an annual rate of 4.10%d. account 4: interest is compounded annually at a rate of 4.25%.

7x^2-9x+5=0 find the discriminant and number of real solutions