A function of the form g(x) = ax^2 increases over the interval x < 0 and decreases over the interval x > 0. What is a possible value for a? Explain.

The scale for a map is 20 miles = 1/2 inch. the distance between two towns on the map is 3 3/4 inches. what is the actual distance between these towns? 150 miles 38 miles 75 miles 135 miles

If you prove that ∆wxz is congruent to ∆yzx, which general statement best describes what you have proved?

Luigi is the first person to finish a 5k race and is standing 13 feet beyond the finish line. another runner, mario, is still running the race and has approximately 24 feet before he reaches the finish line. what is the distance between mario and luigi? explain through words, numbers or pictures how you found the answer.