Hadi randomly pulls a sock from a drawer with 3 patterned socks, 6 gym socks, 7 striped socks, and 4 red socks. What is the probabilty that Hadi does not choose a red sock?

Factor k2 - 17k + 16. a.(k - 2)(k - 8) b.(k - 1)(k + 16) c.(k - 1)(k - 16)

Ascientist wants to use a model to present the results of his detailed scientific investigation. why would a model be useful? a )because the model makes the concepts easier to understand b) because the model is easy to put together and to use c) because the model prevents other scientists from asking questions d) because the model requires the audience to pay full attention to it i don't know what to choose because between a and d a is much more likely than d because it only wants to get the attention of the audience. i'm confuse.

What is always true about a positive integer raised to a negative odd power?