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rewrite x2 − 8x + 13 = 0 in the form (x − a)2 = b, where a and b are integers, to determine the a and b values.
a = 4 and b = 3
a = 3 and b = 2
a = 2 and b = 1
a = 1 and b = 4

Ariana starts with 100 milligrams of a radioactive substance. the amount of the substance decreases by 20% each week for a number of weeks, w. the expression 100(1−0.2)w finds the amount of radioactive substance remaining after w weeks. which statement about this expression is true? a) it is the difference between the initial amount and the percent decrease. b) it is the difference between the initial amount and the decay factor after w weeks. c) it is the initial amount raised to the decay factor after w weeks. d) it is the product of the initial amount and the decay factor after w weeks.

Ellen makes and sells bookmarks. she graphs the number of bookmarks sold compared to the total money earned. why is the rate of change for the function graphed to the left?

Point r divides in the ratio 1 : 5. if the coordinates of e and f are (4, 8) and (11, 4), respectively, what are the coordinates of r to two decimal places?