How do you solve y=3x²-6x-1 using completing the square?

The graph shows the distance y, in inches, a pendulum moves to the right (positive displacement) and to the left (negative displacement), for a given number of seconds x. how many seconds are required for the pendulum to move from its resting position and return? enter your answer in the box.

Consider that lines b and c are parallel. what is the value of x? what is the measure of the smaller angle?

Patty made a name tag in the shape of a parallelogram. reilly made a rectangular name tag with the same base and height. explain how the areas of the name tags compare.