10 FIRE
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What is the correct order of operations for simplifying the expression 2 – 3x + 5 + 7(y – 5x)2 + x?
square the binomial, combine like terms, and then distribute 7 inside the parentheses
O combine like terms, square the b omial, and then distribute 7 inside the parentheses
distribute 7 inside the parenthese square the binomily, and then combine like terms
O square the binomial, distribute 7 il side the parentheses, and then combine like terms

The federal reserve controls certain interest rates in the united states. investors often try to speculate as to whether the federal reserve will raise or lower rates and by how much. suppose a company conducts extensive interviews with financial analysts, and as a result, predicts that "thefed" will increase rates by an average of 0.25 percentage points every six months for the forseeable future. which type of equation could be used to model the predicted interest rates over the next several years, assuming no other significant changes? a) a linear equation b) a quadratic equation c) a polynomial equation d) an exponential equation