How to tell when to use positive or negative symbols when dividing?

Show algebraically that f and g are inverse functions f(x)=x^2/-6; g(x)=square root of 2x+12

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. if necessary, round to the nearest hundredth. x^2 - 20 = x a. 5, 4 b. -5, -4 c. -5, 4 d. 5, -4

Merrida uses a pattern in the multiplication table below to find ratios that are equivalent to 7: 9. if merrida multiplies the first term, 7, by a factor of 6, what should she do to find the other term for the equivalent ratio? multiply 9 by 1. multiply 9 by 6. multiply 9 by 7. multiply 9 by 9.