Which direction would the graph of y=3|x|-8 open

Which data set has a greater spread? why? set a: {38, 12, 23, 48, 55, 16, 18} set b: {44, 13, 24, 12, 56} has a greater spread because .

Write a story that matches with the expression 42x-5 pls hurry

Is appreciated! graph the functions and approximate an x-value in which the exponential function surpasses the polynomial function. f(x) = 4^xg(x) = 4x^2options: x = -1x = 0x = 1x = 2