If x is 1/3 of y and y is 3/5 of z and 5x+3=4, what is the value of z+5?

In which direction does the left side of the graph of this function point? a(x) = 3x - x2 + 4x - 2

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?

If f(x) = 4x - 3 and g(x) = x + 4, find (f - g) (x)