Simplify using your knowledge of properties. 2(a + 4) + -2a + -8

In exponential growth functions, the base of the exponent must be greater than 1,how would the function change if the base of the exponent were 1? how would the fiction change if the base of the exponent were between 0and 1

What are the solutions of the equation? 5z^2 + 9z - 2 = 0 a. 1, -2 b. 1, 2 c. 1/5, -2 d. 1/5, 2

Solve x+3y=6 and 4x-6y=6 by elimination . show work !