Solve the quadratic equation by factoring.
x ^ 2 - 14x - 18 = - 8x - 2

The vertex of this parabola is at (-2,-3). when the x-value is -1, the y-value is -5. what is the coefficient of the squared expression in the parabola's equation?

Four individuals pool money together to start a new business and agree to split the profits equally. n invests $6,000, x invests $2,000, y invests $8,000 and z invests $4,000. if the profits for the first month were $100,000, y receives than if the profits were divided in proportion to how much they invested.

The length of a rectangular piece of land is 92 yards more than three times its width. the perimeter is 760 yards. find its dimensions.