Perform the operation.
(8x + 5) +(-x^2 - 8)

Im gonna fail 7th grade selective breeding 1. creates offspring which are genetically identical to the parent 2. is the process of breeding only organisms with desirable traits 3. involves the removal of the nucleus of a cell 4. combines traits from organisms of different species

Aswimming pool measures 22ft by 12ft and is 4ft deep. if the pool is being filled at 2.5 cubic ft per minute, how long will it take to fill the pool?

At the beginning of year 1, carlos invests $600 at an annual compound interest rate of 4%. he makes no deposits to or withdrawals from the account. which explicit formula can be used to find the account's balance at the beginning of year 5? what is, the balance?