For arbitarary 2×2 matirices a, b and c verify the following properties (a) a(bc)= (ab)c. (b) a(b=c)= ab+ac (c) (b+c)a=ba+ca

Evaluate the discriminant of each equation. tell how many solutions each equation has and whether the solutions are real or imaginary. x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0

The federal reserve controls certain interest rates in the united states. investors often try to speculate as to whether the federal reserve will raise or lower rates and by how much. suppose a company conducts extensive interviews with financial analysts, and as a result, predicts that "thefed" will increase rates by an average of 0.25 percentage points every six months for the forseeable future. which type of equation could be used to model the predicted interest rates over the next several years, assuming no other significant changes? a) a linear equation b) a quadratic equation c) a polynomial equation d) an exponential equation

Anita has a success rate of 80% on free throws in basketball. she wants to know the estimated probability that she can make exactly four of five free throws in her next game. how can she simulate this scenario? categorize each simulation of this scenario as correct or incorrect.