Which of the following methods was used by political machines to gain and keep power in local politics? using secret ballots

using a merit system

writing articles to get attention

trading favors for votes

If f(x) = 3x + 2 and g(x) = 2x - 2. what is (f - g)(x)?

Which two objectives does the international monetary fund (imf) address? a -creative stability b-allowing fluctuations in currency exchangec-reducing poverty in developing countriesd- segrating nations as industrial and agriculture economicse- promoting protectionism in trade

Read the excerpt from “pakistan’s malala.” "ziauddin had a revolutionary zeal and deep commitment to education," ellick said this week. "this charming little girl, she is a mini-version of him in many ways. she loves school, homework. whenever she would meet me she had a bookbag full of books." "she didn't have that idealistic activist attitude when she's 10 and 11, because who does? " ellick said. "her situation demanded that she grow up before she should have. she caught his contagious commitment and idealism." which detail best reflects how living in the taliban-ruled swat valley affected malala?