1) considered x + y - 1 and x²y - 8x - 8y = 17 factor the first member of this equation and the x² value (with resolution)
2) if a = (x + 2) (x + 1) and b = (x + 1) (x + 2), calculate the value of a - b

Is the product of two rational numbers irrational or rational? first, make a hypothesis by multiplying two rational numbers. then, use variables such as x=a/b and y=c/d and the closure property of integers to prove your hypothesis.

If there is 20 dogs in the shelter and 5 dogs get homes, and then 43 more dogs come. how many dogs are there in the shelter?

Solve -.016x= -16. need solving this