3) Express the sum of 12 and 18 using the distributive property with their greatest common factor.

Value: 2 The graph of the quadratic function given by the equation \( f(x)=-\frac{1}{2}(x-1)^{2} \) will fip upside down because there is a negative sign in front. True False

Which of the following statements correctly delermines the rule for generating the next term in the sequence \( 23,19.5,16,12.5, \ldots \) ? (1 point) Add the common ratio of -3.5 . Multipy by the common ratio of -3.5 . Multiply by the common difference of -3.5 . Add the common difference of -3.5 .

What is the common ratio in the following geometric sequence? \( 2, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{32}, \ldots \) (1 point) 0.1 .5 \( \frac{1}{2} \) - \( \frac{1}{4} \)

Give (a) the additive inverse and (b) the absolute value of the number below. (a) The additive inverse of 14 is

e) \( 5^{\log _{25} 0,25} \);