Consider the function represented by y = −2(x − 2)2 − 2. Which of the following best describes how the graph of this function compares to the graph of y = x2?

The volume of gas a balloon can hold varies directly as the cube of its radius. imagine a balloon with a radius of 3 inches can hold 81 cubic inches of gas. how many cubic inches of gas must be released to reduce the radius down to 2 inches?

The ratios 3: 9, 4: 12, 5: 15, and 6: 18 are a pattern of equivalent ratios in the ratio table. which is another ratio in this pattern?

I'm at a bookstore with $\$35$ in my pocket and a $20\%$-off coupon. what is the cost of the most expensive book i can buy with my money and the coupon? (assume that there are books of every possible price in the bookstore. it's a large bookstore! )