2. An 18-ft steel beam is to be cut into two pieces so that one piece is twice the length of the other. Find the length of each piece.

The function ƒ is defined by ƒ(x) = (x + 3)(x + 1). the graph of ƒ in the xy-plane is a parabola. which interval contains the x-coordinate of the vertex of the graph of ƒ?

Which of the following values are in the range of the function graphed below? check all that apply ! - will give the answer "brainliest! "

Graph the system of inequalities presented here on your own paper, then use your graph to answer the following questions: y < 4x − 8 y is greater than or equal to negative 5 over 2 times x plus 5 part a: describe the graph of the system, including shading and the types of lines graphed. provide a description of the solution area. (6 points) part b: is the point (5, −8) included in the solution area for the system? justify your answer mathematically. (4 points)