What is the nth term rule of the quadratic sequence below? − 5 , − 4 , − 1 , 4 , 11 , 20 , 31 , . .

Determine whether the set of whole numbers is closed under addition. explain why the set is or is not closed. give an example.

Which of the following represents a number squared is equal to twenty more than nine times that number ? a) x squared = 9x + 20 b) x squared = 20x + 9 c) x squared > 9 + 20x d) x squared = 9 + x + 20

Question: a) does the given set of points represent a linear function? how do you know? b) assume that the point (-2,4) lies on the graph of a line. what y-values could complete this set of ordered pairs that lie on the same line: (- (hint: there are several correct answ