a function is shown where b is a real number.
f(x) = x^2 + bx + 144
the minimum value of the function is 80.
create an equation for an equivalent function in the form f(x) = (x - h)^2 + k

David is spreading mulch on a triangular area of his flower bed. the coordinates of the vertices of the area are (1, 3), (9, 3), and (4, 6). what is the area of the triangle if each square has an area of 3 square feet?

According to the 2008 u. s. census, california had a population of approximately 4 × 10^7 people and florida had a population of approximately 2 × 10^7 people. which of the following is true? a. the population of florida was approximately two times the population of california. b. the population of florida was approximately twenty times the population of california. c. the population of california was approximately twenty times the population of florida. d. the population of california was approximately two times the population of florida.

Billie holiday sells children's clothing for sara vaughn's toddler shop. baby blankets sell for $29.99 after a markup rate based on cost of 109%. find the cost and the markup.