The base of an exponential function is 1.024. is the base a growth decay factor, why or why not

Written as a simplified polynomial in standard form, what is the result when (2x+8)^2(2x+8) 2 is subtracted from 8x^2-38x 2 −3?

Which linear function represents the line given by the point-slope equation y + 1 = –3(x – 5)?

Which fraction represents the ratio 35 : 42 in simplest form