which of the following methods would be the easiest to use to solve 12x^2 – 48 = 0?

isolating the x^2 term and finding the square root of both sides

all three methods would be easy and effective.

factoring

using the quadratic formula

An automated water dispenser fills packets with one liter of water on average, with a standard deviation of 5 milliliter. the manual says that after a year of operation the dispenser should be tested to see if it needs recalibration. a year later a number of filled packets are set aside and measured separately. it is found that the average packet now contains about 0.995 liters. does the dispenser need calibration? explain your answer.

If $740 is invested at an interest rate of 11% per year and is compounded continuously, how much will the investment be worth in 7 years? use the continuous compound interest formula a = pert.

Fatima plans to spend at least $15 and at most $20 dollars on sketch pads and pencils. if she buys 2 sketchpads, how many pemcils can she buy while staying in her price range? fatima can buy between and pencils. ? (type whole numbers. use ascending? order.)