Factor completely. a^n+a^n+1

Brian, chris, and damien took a math test that had 20 questions. the number of questions brian got right is 14 more than the number of questions chris got right. damien correctly answered 2 less than the number of questions chris answered correctly. if brian and damien have the same score, which statement is true?

Which represents the solution set of the inequality 5x-9 < 21? a. x < 12/5 b. x > 12/5 c. x > 6 d. x < 6

After t seconds, a ball tossed in the air from the ground level reaches a height of h feet given by the equation h = 144t-16t^2. after how many seconds will the ball hit the ground before rebounding?