Help meh! test corrections, I have the answers already I just don’t know what to do to get them!!?

Evaluate the following expression 1/3^2

For the quadratic function [tex]y=(x+4)^2-1[/tex] , do the following: a) rewrite the function in the standard form, b) rewrite the function in intercept form, c) find the vertex, d) find the y-intercept, e) find the x-intercepts.

Lines a and b are parallel. what is the value of x? -5 -10 -35 -55