A box is shaped like an octagonal prism. Here is what the base of the prism looks like. If the height of the box is 7 inches, what is the volume of the box? Do not include units (in3) in your answer. SHOW YOUR WORK

Use addition and subtraction to simplify the following polynomials. a. add polynomials: (3 – 4x + 8x^2) + (–6 + 2x – 5x^2) step 1: rewrite the polynomials without the parentheses. step 2: write the polynomial in descending order and use parentheses around like terms. step 3: add the like terms identified in step 2 to simplify the polynomial. b. subtract polynomials: (3x – 5 – 7x^2) – (–2 + 6x^2 – 5x) step 1: rewrite the polynomials without the parentheses. remember to multiply each term in the second parentheses by –1. show your work. step 2: write the polynomial in descending order and use parentheses around like terms. step 3: add the like terms identified in step 2 to simplify the polynomial.

While scuba diving, rajeev dove to a depth of 12.6 feet below the surface of the water and then descended another 8.7 feet. what expression can be used to find rajeev's new position? 12.6 – 8.7 –12.6 – 8.7 –12.6 – (–8.7) 12.6 – (–8.7)

Simply 8x squared + 5(7x squared- x) - 2x =