12 POINTS PLEASE HELP ME

Square a has a side length of (2x-7) and square b has a side length of (-4x+18). how much bigger is the perimeter of square b than square a?and show all work! you so

If (x + 8) is a factor of f(x), which of the following must be true? both x = –8 and x = 8 are roots of f(x). neither x = –8 nor x = 8 is a root of f(x). f(–8) = 0 f(8) = 0

Mrs. blake's bill at a restaurant is $42.75. she wants to leave the waiter an 18% tip. how much will she pay in all, including the tip?