Which shape does the following algebraic expression equate to?
a = -10 - (-2)

If the value of x increases by 5, how does the value of m(x + 3) change? a) it increases by 5m. b) it increases by 8m. c) it decreases by 5m. d) it decreases by 8m.

State one method by which you can recognize a perfect square trinomial.

Suppose the equation ||x-a|-b|=2008 has 3 distinct real roots and a not =0. find the value of b.