What is the intermediate step in the form (x + a)2 = b as a result of completing the square for the following equation?
-3x2 – 107 = 36x – 5

The federal reserve controls certain interest rates in the united states. investors often try to speculate as to whether the federal reserve will raise or lower rates and by how much. suppose a company conducts extensive interviews with financial analysts, and as a result, predicts that "thefed" will increase rates by an average of 0.25 percentage points every six months for the forseeable future. which type of equation could be used to model the predicted interest rates over the next several years, assuming no other significant changes? a) a linear equation b) a quadratic equation c) a polynomial equation d) an exponential equation

Which choice names the hypotenuse of triangle xyz? a. segment yx b. segment yz c. segment ab d. segment zx

Aline passes through the points (5,4) and (2.1). part a.) what is the slope of the line that passes through these points? show work. part b.) what is the equation of the line that passes through these points. show work. part c.) where does the line intercept on the x& y axis? show work