How do i write the word problem for this expression 5/2*n

In the polynomial below, what number should replace the question mark to produce a difference of squares? x2 + ? x - 36

Which line is parallel to the line that passes through the points (2, –5) and (–4, 1) a. y=-x+5 b. y=-2/3x+3 c. y=2/3x-2 d. y=x+5

Tessa bought stock in a restaurant for $253.00. her stock is now worth $333.96. what is the percentage increase of the value of tessa's stock? a.) 81% b.) 32% c.) 24% d.) 76%