Simplify 13a^2+14-17a-12a^2+12a+6a-a^2

25) 56(1) = 5b a. identity property of addition b. identity property of multiplication c. commutative property of multiplication d. commutative property of addition

Solve: 25 points find the fifth term of an increasing geometric progression if the first term is equal to 7−3 √5 and each term (starting with the second) is equal to the difference of the term following it and the term preceding it.

The population of a bacteria colony grows by a consistent percentage each hour and can be modeled by the function y = 500(1.16)t. what does the value 500 represent in the function?