PLS ANSWER THE FOLOWWING QUESTION

Rewrite the following without an exponent. (5/8)-1

Which statements describe the solutions to the inequality x< -20 check all that apply. there are infinite solutions. each solution is negative. each solution is positive. the solutions are both positive and negative. the solutions contain only integer values. the solutions contain rational number values.

Is there a direction u in which the rate of change of f(x, y)equals=x squared minus 3 xy plus 4 y squaredx2−3xy+4y2 at p(1,2) equals 14? give reasons for your answer. choose the correct answer below. a. no. the given rate of change is smaller than the minimum rate of change. b. no. the given rate of change is larger than the maximum rate of change. c. yes. the given rate of change is larger than the minimum rate of change and smaller than the maximum rate of change.