Square root of 144 simplified in radical form?

Given the parent function of [tex]f(x)=x^4[/tex], what change will occur when the function is changed to [tex]f(\frac{1}{2} x)[/tex]?

Acircular hot tub located near the middle of a rectangular patio has a diameter of 48 inches. the patio measures 11 feet by 6 feet. what is the area of the patio that is not covered by the hot tub?

True or false: the graph of y=f(bx) is a horizontal compression of the graph y=f(x) if b< 1