Which direction does the graph of the parabola described by the function g(x)=−12x2+x+0.5 open towards?

Brady has a 20 year fixed rate mortgage for $215,500 with monthly payments of 1,305.89.the annual interest rate is 4%. what is the total cost of the principal and interest for this loan rounded to the nearest dollar

5x + 2 = 12 solve the following equation. then place the correct number in the box provided.

An automated water dispenser fills packets with one liter of water on average, with a standard deviation of 5 milliliter. the manual says that after a year of operation the dispenser should be tested to see if it needs recalibration. a year later a number of filled packets are set aside and measured separately. it is found that the average packet now contains about 0.995 liters. does the dispenser need calibration? explain your answer.