State the maximum number of turns the graph of each function could make: 1. f(x)=x^3 + x^2 - x - 2
2. f(x)= x^4 - 4x^3 + 2x^2 + x + 4

In the given triangle, ∠aed ∼ ∠ abc, ad = 6.9, ae = 7.2, de = 5.2, and bc = 10.2. find the measure of bd and ce. round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Solve the following inequalities and show the solution on a number line. 2x+3< 3(4x+5)

Apiling for a high-rise building is pushed by two bulldozers at exactly the same time. one bulldozer exerts a force of 1250 pounds in a westerly direction. the other bulldozer pushes the piling with a force of 2650 pounds in a northerly direction. what is the direction of the resulting force upon the piling, to the nearest degree? a. 65 n of w b. 25 n of w c. 45 n of w d. 35 n of w