Solve the equation algebraically (x+1)squared - 2 = 2/x

Apositive number a or the same number a increased by 50% and then decreased by 50% of the result?

Ascientist wants to use a model to present the results of his detailed scientific investigation. why would a model be useful? a )because the model makes the concepts easier to understand b) because the model is easy to put together and to use c) because the model prevents other scientists from asking questions d) because the model requires the audience to pay full attention to it i don't know what to choose because between a and d a is much more likely than d because it only wants to get the attention of the audience. i'm confuse.

Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. using the properties of integer exponents, match each expression with the correct equivalent expression.