Simplify the expression below.
8(4x+1)−18x−5

Dylan and dusty plan to take weekly surfing lessons together. if the 2-hour lessons are $20 per person and they plan to spend $100 each on new surfboards, what is the maximum number of lessons the two can take if the total amount spent for lessons and surfboards is at most $480?

The volume of a sphere is increased by 6%. calculate the corresponding percentage increased in it area.

Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?