Explain how you would simplify the equation (-1)2 + b(c- d), where a, b, c, and d are all integers greater than zero. Which step would come first? Which step would be last? How do you know?

Segment xy is dilated through point m with a scale factor of 2. which segment shows the correct result of the dilation

Suppose y varies directly with x. write a direct variation equation that relates x and y. then find the value of y when x=12 y=7 when x=3

Find the directions in which the function increases and decreases most rapidly at upper p 0p0. then find the derivatives of the function in these directions. f(x,y)equals=x squared plus xy plus y squaredx2+xy+y2, upper p 0p0left parenthesis 1 comma negative 4 right parenthesis