Which of the following accurately illustrates the verbal phrase: negative seventeen is eight less than a number?
a. -17 = 8 – n
b.
-17 = n – 8
c. -17 – 8 = n
d. 17 = n – 8

At the beginning of year 1, carlos invests $600 at an annual compound interest rate of 4%. he makes no deposits to or withdrawals from the account. which explicit formula can be used to find the account's balance at the beginning of year 5? what is, the balance?