Write a rule for the geometric sequence with the given description: The first term is −3, and each term is 5 times the previous term. Then, use the rule to solve for the 9th term. All work must be shown.

Which of the following statements is not true? a.parallel lines are lines in the same plane that never intersect. b.congruent figures have the same shape and same size angles and sides. c.similar figures must have the same shape and the same size. d.a rotation is when you turn a figure around a certain point.

David is spreading mulch on a triangular area of his flower bed. the coordinates of the vertices of the area are (1, 3), (9, 3), and (4, 6). what is the area of the triangle if each square has an area of 3 square feet?

Haruka hiked several kilometers in the morning. she hiked only 66 kilometers in the afternoon, which was 25% less than she had hiked in the morning. how many kilometers did haruka hike in all?