Why is it important to simplify each side of an equation before solving it

Identify the parent function that can be used to graph the function f(x)= (1/4x)^3

An empty bucket is placed under a faucet dripping at a constant rate of 4 milliliters per minute. with the given information, which of these statements is a reasonable conclusion? a there will be 24 milliliters of water in the bucket after 16 hour. b there will be 60 milliliters of water in the bucket after 14 hour. c there will be 160 milliliters of water in the bucket after 20 minutes. d there will be 100 milliliters of water in the bucket after 40 minutes.

The border line of the linear inequality 4x + 7y < 5 is dotted true or false?