What is x+2 and x+4 please tell me

Identify a1 and r for the geometric sequence an= -256(-1/4) n-1

1. if we have 3 babies what is the probability they’re going to be all boys? 2. if we roll 2 die at the same time what is the probability of getting less than 10 on the first roll and a 5 on the second roll 3. if we have 3 babies what is the probability their is going to be 2 girls? 4. if we have 3 babies what is the probability of having no more than 1 girl? 5. it we have 3 babies and then have another 3 babies what is the probability of us having at least 1 boy and then having all girls?

What is the factored form of the following expressions? d^2 – 13d + 36