Jillian and Josie are trying to find the value of the function, 8x^4-12x^3+3x^2-7x+4 at x=-1. Jillian says the only way to find the answer is to plug in -1. Josie says, no, there is another way. Who is right? Justify your answer.

Which spreadsheet would be used to compute the first nine terms of the geometric sequence a^n=32•(1/2)n-1

Using pert, adam munson was able to determine that the expected project completion time for the construction of a pleasure yacht is 21 months, and the project variance is 4. a) what is the probability that the project will be completed in 17 months? b) what is the probability that the project will be completed in 20 months? c) what is the probability that the project will be completed in 23 months? d) what is the probability that the project will be completed in 25 months? e) what is the due date that yields a 95% chance of completion?

Abaseball team drinks 10/4 gallons of water during a game. which mixed number represents the gallons of water consumed? a) 1 1/2 gallons b) 2 1/2 gallons c) 2 3/4 gallons d) 3 1/2 gallons