1) Which expression is NOT equivalent to the given expression?42y - 8 - 18y*
O 4(6y - 2)
O 2(12y - 4)
O 6(4y - 2)
O (3y - 1)

(please answer with a, b, c, or d. and possibly an explanation)

Find the roots of the polynomial function f(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 + x

The first term of a sequence is -12. the recursive formula for the sequence is an = an-1 + 9. what are the next 3 terms in the sequence? a) -3, -15, -27 b) -3, 6, 15 c) -3, -6, -3 d) -3, -6, 3

Find the value of x. also give me an explanation so i can complete it to other questions as well, : )