If f(x)=2x^2+1, what is f(x) when x=3?

In the final round of trivia competition, contestants were asked to name as many states that begin with the letter m as they could in 15 seconds. the bar graph shows the number of states the contestants were able to name. how many contestants participated in the final round of the competition? a) 6 b) 8 c) 14 d) 20

Does anyone know how to solve and graph this: 4 + | a + 2 | < 7the only part i don't get is the "4 +"

Amanda went into the grocery business starting with five stores. after one year, she opened two more stores. after two years, she opened two more stores than the previous year. if amanda expands her grocery business following the same pattern, which of the following graphs represents the number of stores she will own over time?