B) Solve for the coefficient a in the vertex form for the parabola in Daredevil Danny's practice jump
using key aspects from step 1. As you solve for the coefficient, explain each step of the process
in detail. (15 points)

Use addition and subtraction to simplify the following polynomials. a. add polynomials: (3 – 4x + 8x^2) + (–6 + 2x – 5x^2) step 1: rewrite the polynomials without the parentheses. step 2: write the polynomial in descending order and use parentheses around like terms. step 3: add the like terms identified in step 2 to simplify the polynomial. b. subtract polynomials: (3x – 5 – 7x^2) – (–2 + 6x^2 – 5x) step 1: rewrite the polynomials without the parentheses. remember to multiply each term in the second parentheses by –1. show your work. step 2: write the polynomial in descending order and use parentheses around like terms. step 3: add the like terms identified in step 2 to simplify the polynomial.

Fiona races bmx around a circular dirt course. if the radius of the course is 70 meters, what is the total distance fiona covers in two laps of the race? a. about 30,772 meters b. about 15,386 meters c. about 879.2 meters d. about 439.6 meters e. about 219.8 meters23 points hurry

You have $600,000 saved for retirement. your account earns 5.5% interest. how much, to the nearest dollar, will you be able to pull out each month, if you want to be able to take withdrawals for 20 years?