Why are exponents used in mathematics?10

What is the answer to this question? i'm a bit stumped. also how do i do it? 5(x - 4) = 2(x + 5)

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.

Line segment eg is partitioned by point f in the ratio 1: 1. point e is at e (0, 4), and point f is at (1, 3). what are the coordinates of point g? (−1, 5) (2, 2) (3, 1) (4, 0)