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Which of the following equations is of the parabola whose vertex is at (2, 3), axis of symmetry parallel to the y-axis and p = 4? a.)y-3 = 1/16 (x-2)^2 b.)y+3 = -1/16 (x+2)^2 c.)x-2 = 1/16 (y-3)^2

Simplify (1/2)4th power a. (1/16) b.(1/8) c.(1/4)

The graph shows the decibel measure for sounds depending on how many times as intense they are as the threshold of sound. noise in a quiet room is 500 times as intense as the threshold of sound. what is the decibel measurement for the quiet room? 20 decibels28 decibels200 decibels280 decibels