Determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward. y= - x2 – 5x + 8
In which direction does the parabola open?
downward
upward

Randy and trey take turns cleaning offices on the weekends. it takes randy at most 4 hours to clean the offices. it takes trey at most 6 hours to clean the offices. what is the greatest amount of time it would take them to clean the offices together? 2.4 hours 2.5 hours

Use the linear combination method to solve the system of equations. explain each step of your solution. if steps are not explained, you will not receive credit for that step. 2 + 9 = −26 −3 − 7 = 13

Sandy is upgrading her internet service. fast internet charges $20 for installation and $52.45 per month. quick internet has free installation but charges $57.45 per month. part 1 out of 2 complete the equation that can be used to find the number of months after which the internet service would cost the same. use the variable x to represent the number of months of internet service purchased.