please help!! demonstrate how to solve theses using the difference of squares. all i really need is the steps please!

At the beginning of the day, stock xyz opened at $6.12. at the end of the day, it closed at $6.88. what is the rate of change of stock xyz? a. 1.17% b. 11.0% c. 12.4% d. 81.5%

Me solve this problem, and someone clearly explain to me how to solve it.1.) use the value of the discriminant to determine if the given trinomials has 2 real solutions, 1 real solution, or no real solutions.a.  x2  − 4x  − 7 = 0b. 4r2  + 11r  − 3 = 0c. 3m2  + 7 = 0d.  t2  + 2t  + 1 = 0

Bob is putting books on a shelf and takes a break after filling 18 1/2 inches on the book shelf. the book shelf is now 2/3 full. how long is the entire bookshelf?