Please answer in as an essay or long explanation :) Given the function f(x) = x^3 - x + 3, explain how to write the new function for a horizontal and vertical stretch or shrink, a reflection in the x and y axes and a translation left or right.

Given f(x) = 2x^2- 5x+1, determine the function value f(2). do not f(x) = in your answer

Expresa commuter train leaves downtown sation and travels at a average speed of 55 miles per hour towards the north side sation, which is 50miles away. thirty minutes later, express commuter train #7 leaves north side and travels at a average speed of 35miles per hour towards downtown sation. at the moment the two trains pass each other, how far(in miles) is train #12 from the downtown sation and how long(in minutes) has the #12 train been traveling

Angie has saved 3/8 of the amount she needs to buy a bike. clive has saved 7/10 of the amount he needs to buy a skateboard. what is the difference between clive's and angie's fraction of savings?