Help .,) Explain fairly, I'll mark brainlest of best answer! Jason needs 2 ½ pounds of potatoes to feed 15 people at his Friendsgiving dinner. But, his friends just called and told him they’re each bringing more friends. How many pounds of potatoes will need to feed 50 people? Explain your reasoning.

1. evaluate 8x(2)y9(-2) for x=-1 and y=2 2. simplify the equation. -() 3. simplify the expression. [tex]\frac{5}{x(-2) y9(5)}[/tex]

Simplify each expression. use positive exponents. show work . (x –2 y –4 x 3 ) –2

Which statement best explains whether the table represents a linear or nonlinear function? input (x) output (y) 2 5 4 10 6 15 8 20 it is a linear function because the input values are increasing. it is a nonlinear function because the output values are increasing. it is a linear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output. it is a nonlinear function because there is a constant rate of change in both the input and output.