Consider the function 2 x a bx a b ( ) ; ( , 0)    where a and b are some positive constants; x is an independent variable. find x that maximizes 1. 1/2 x y / 2. x y / 3. 3/2 x y / hint: in (1), define 1/2 z x y ( ) /  and look for minimizing z.

What is the sum of these mixed numbers 2 1/8 + 4 3/8

When a rectangle is dilated, how do the perimeter and area of the rectangle change?

Finally, the arena decides to offer advertising space on the jerseys of the arena’s own amateur volley ball team. the arena wants the probability of being shortlisted to be 0.14. what is this as a percentage and a fraction? what is the probability of not being shortlisted? give your answer as a decimal. those shortlisted are entered into a final game of chance. there are six balls in a bag (2 blue balls, 2 green balls and 2 golden balls). to win, a company needs to take out two golden balls. the first ball is not replaced. what is the probability of any company winning advertising space on their volley ball team jerseys?