Factor the algebraic expression.
24 a+27

Given the statements, "a square root of 16 is 4," and "a square root of 9 is -3," complete the following blanks with the correct truth-values. p is and q is , so the statement, "a square root of 16 is 4 or a square root of 9 is -3" is .

A50% increase followed by 33 1/2% decrease

Find the distance between (7,-6) and (-3,-9)