8n + -3n = (8 + -3)n
Is this Distributive if it appears "backwards"?

If i have a 24 in loaf of bread and i cut it into two pieces one 9 in how long was the other

A. plot the data for the functions f(x) and g(x) on a grid and connect the points. x -2 -1 0 1 2 f(x) 1/9 1/3 1 3 9 x -2 -1 0 1 2 g(x) -4 -2 0 2 4 b. which function could be described as exponential and which as linear? explain. c. if the functions continue with the same pattern, will the function values ever be equal? if so, give estimates for the value of x that will make the function values equals. if not, explain why the function values will never be equal.

Ametal rod is 2/5 meters long. it will be cut into pieces that are each 1/30 meters long. how many pieces will be made from the rod?