Solve for z: ½z - 6 = -18

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Which function is increasing? o a. f(x)=(1/15)* o b. f(x)= (0.5)* o c. f(x)=(1/5)* o d. f(x) = 5*

At the beginning of year 1, carlos invests $600 at an annual compound interest rate of 4%. he makes no deposits to or withdrawals from the account. which explicit formula can be used to find the account's balance at the beginning of year 5? what is, the balance?