Solve the equation 2x^2+8x-1=0 by completing the square. Give you answers correct to 2 decimal places.

Cam bought some used books for $4.95. he paid $0.50 each for some books and $0.35 each for the others. he bought fewer than 8 books at each price. how many books did cam buy?

The base of a triangle exceeds the height by 9 inches. if the area is 180 square inches, find the length of the base and the height of the triangle.

Abag contains 3 red marbles, 2 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. one marble is picked, then another marble. assume that the selections are made with replacement. a) find the probability of picking two red marbles with replacement. b) find the probability of picking a red marble and a blue marble. assume the selections are made without replacement. c) find the probability of picking two red marbles without replacement. d) find the probability of picking a red marble and a blue marble without replacement.