Can someone explain these two math questions to me? −2 + 4 ⋅ 32 − 6 5 + 42 ÷ 2(3)

Alake near the arctic circle is covered by a sheet of ice during the cold winter months. when spring arrives, the ice starts to melt. s(t) models the ice sheet's thickness (in meters) as a function of time tt (in weeks). s(t)=-0.25t+4

Which approach to the theory-and-research cycle does the following sequence reflect: (1) specific observations suggest generalizations, (2) generalizations produce a tentative theory, (3) the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses, and (4) hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

Liz is shipping a package to her friend. the maximum weight of a medium flat-rate box is 20 pounds, including the box which weighs 6 ounces. write and solve an inequality to describe the possible weight ,w, of the contents that liz will ship to her friend if she must use a medium flat-rate box.