Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Simplify the given polynomial and use it to complete the statement.

(8x^2 - 5x - 7) - (9x^2 - 3x - 5) + (x + 7)(x - 1)

The polynomial simplifies to an expression that is a with a degree of ___.

First Blank:
Linear
Quadratic
Constant

Second Blank:
Monomial
Binomial
Trinomial

Third Blank:
2
1
0

Create and solve a linear equation that represents the model, where squares and triangles are shown evenly balanced on a balance beam. assume the weight of a square is 1 unit and the weight of a triangle is unknown.

Desmond wants to sell his car that he paid $8,000 for 2 years ago. the car depreciated, or decreased in value, at a constant rate each month over a 2-year period. if x represents the monthly depreciation amount, which expression shows how much desmond can sell his car for today? 8,000 + 24x 8,000 - 24x 8,000 + 2x 8,000 - 2xdesmond wants to sell his car that he paid $8,000 for 2 years ago. the car depreciated, or decreased in value, at a constant rate each month over a 2-year period. if x represents the monthly depreciation amount, which expression shows how much desmond can sell his car for today? 8,000 + 24x 8,000 - 24x 8,000 + 2x 8,000 - 2x

Which of the following is closest to 32.9 x 7.5? a: 232 b: 259 c: 220 d: 265