Which of the following is the correct vertex form of the quadratic f(x)=x²+2x-5 ?

A fx) = (x+1)^2 + 6
B f(x)=(x-1)^2 -6
C f(x) = (x + 1)²-6
D f(x) = (x - 1)^2+6

When i add money am i supposed to make it like this 7+12 or 7.00+12.00 because i got 19 dollars for my answer

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

Scrub a dub toothbrushes are $4.00 each. there is a 10% discount, but there is also a 6% sales tax after the discount is applied. what is the new price after tax? round to the nearest penny