What number line is the right one?? HELP

The parabola y = x² - 4 opens: a.) up b.) down c.) right d.) left

Determine whether the points (–3,–6) and (2,–8) are in the solution set of the system of inequalities below. x ? –3 y < 5? 3x + 2 a. the point (–3,–6) is not in the solution set, and the point (2,–8) is in the solution set. b. neither of the points is in the solution set. c. the point (–3,–6) is in the solution set, and the point (2,–8) is not in the solution set. d. both points are in the solution set.

Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items