20 ! solve for x: −4|x + 5| = −16 select one: a. x = 21 over 4 , x = − 11 over 4 b. x = −1, x = 9 c. x = −1, x = −9 d. no solution

Nick has box brads. he uses 4 brads for the first project. nick let’s b represent the original number of brads and finds that for the second project, the number of brads he uses is 8 more than half the difference of b and 4. write an expression to represent the number of brads he uses for the second project.

The american academy of pediatrics wants to conduct a survey of recently graduated family practitioners to assess why they did not choose pediatrics for their specialization. provide a definition of the population, suggest a sampling frame, and indicate the appropriate sampling unit.

A. what is the area of the base? use complete sentences to explain your reasoning. b. what is the volume of the prism? use complete sentences to explain your reasoning.