Which of the following is the most important reason for the formation of trusts after 1865.
a)to escape federal regulations
b)to eliminate competition
c)to reduce prices for consumers
d)to outlaw the use strikes

Find the zero function by factoring (try to show work) h(x)=-x^2-6x-9

Aboard 60 in. long is cut two parts so that the longer piece is 5 times the shorter. what are the length of the two pieces?

Create a graph for the demand for starfish using the following data table: quantity/price of starfish quantity (x axis) of starfish in dozens price (y axis) of starfish per dozen 0 8 2 6 3 5 5 2 7 1 9 0 is the relationship between the price of starfish and the quantity demanded inverse or direct? why? how many dozens of starfish are demanded at a price of five? calculate the slope of the line between the prices of 6 (quantity of 2) and 1 (quantity of 7) per dozen. describe the line when there is a direct relationship between price and quantity.