Find k such that the points (-2, 5), (2, 8) and (6, k) are collinear.

1- what do you think the product of a nonzero rational number and an irrational number is? is it rational or irrational? make use of variables, the closure property of integers, and possibly a proof by contradiction to prove your hypothesis.2- why do we have to specify that the rational number must be nonzero when we determine what the product of a nonzero rational number and an irrational number is? if the rational number were 0, would it give us the same result we found in the first question?

How do i simply this expression (quadratic formula basis) on a ti-84 or normal calculator?

Maren is buying carpet for her rectangular living room. the room is 4.8 yards wide and 5.2 yards long. how much carpet does she need to buy? enter your answer as a decimal in the box. yd2