How to solve for a number raised to a negative power?

Given the quadratic function f(x)=3x^2-24x+49 a. use “completing the squares” to convert the quadratic function into vertex form b. state the vertex c. find the x and y intercepts d. graph the function

X^2/100+y^2/25=1 the y-intercepts are at: a) (-10,0) and (10,0) b) (0,10) and (0,5) c) (0,-5) and (0,5)

The number of students who ride a school bus is 110% of the number of students who walk. how many students ride the school bus?