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Given that (x-3) is a factor of f(x)=x^3+ax^2-x-6, find a and hence the number of real roots or the equation f(x)=0

The quadratic function h(t) = -16.1t^2 + 150 models a balls height, in feet, over time, in seconds, after its dropped from a 15 story building. from what height in feet was the ball dropped?

Astudent received the following grades last semester. find the student's semester grade point average. an a is algebra (3 credits), a b in history ( 3 credits), a in sociology ( 3 credits) a d in english ( 3credits) and a c in seminar ( 2credits). an a is worth 4 points, a b is worth 3 points a c is worth 2 points and a d is worth 1 point.