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The function ƒ is defined by ƒ(x) = (x + 3)(x + 1). the graph of ƒ in the xy-plane is a parabola. which interval contains the x-coordinate of the vertex of the graph of ƒ?

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Ebuka's monthly rent is $750. if ebuka pays the rent late, his landlord charges 4% interest per week that the payment is late. write a function that gives the total cost r(t), in dollars, of ebuka's rent if he pays it t weeks late.