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Complete the square to determine the minimum or maximum value of the function defined by the expression. x2 − 12x − 2 a) maximum value at 38 b) minimum value at 38 c) maximum value at −38 d) minimum value at −38

At a sale this week, a desk is being sold for $213. this is a 29% discount from the original price. what is the original price?

Simplify. (-2)^-3 a. -8 b. -1/8 c. 1/8 d. 8