Enlarge the triangle by scale factor 0.5 using (3, 1) as centre of enlargement

Which statement most accurately describe why the division property of exponents does not apply to the expression (-8)^2/(-3)^4

Amodel rocket is launched from a roof into a large field. the path of the rocket can be modeled by the equation y = -0.04x^2 + 8.6x + 4.8, where x is the horizontal distance, in meters, from the starting point on the roof and y is the height, in meters, of the rocket above the ground. how far horizontally from its starting point will the rocket land? a. 0.56 m b. 215.56 m c. 431.11 m d. 215.74 m

How do i simply this expression (quadratic formula basis) on a ti-84 or normal calculator?