Each number in a list of numbers can be found using the expression 6 − 23(n − 1), where n is a positive integer that gives the position of the number in the list. What is the thirteenth number in the list? A. −8
B. −2
C. 8
D. 13

How do i simply this expression (quadratic formula basis) on a ti-84 or normal calculator?

The midpoints of the sides of the large square are joined to form a smaller square. what is the area of the smaller square

In a test for esp (extrasensory perception), a subject is told that cards only the experimenter can see contain either a star, a circle, a wave, or a square. as the experimenter looks at each of 20 cards in turn, the subject names the shape on the card. a subject who is just guessing has probability 0.25 of guessing correctly on each card. a. the count of correct guesses in 20 cards has a binomial distribution. what are n and p? b. what is the mean number of correct guesses in 20 cards for subjects who are just guessing? c. what is the probability of exactly 5 correct guesses in 20 cards if a subject is just guessing?