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¿. 2(8 + 2x) = 6x + 10 .?

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Describe the end behavior of the function below. f(x)=(2/3)^x-2 a. as x increases, f(x) approaches infinity. b. as x decreases, f(x) approaches 2. c. as x increases, f(x) approaches -2. d. as x decreases, f(x) approaches negative infinity.

Calculate the annual effective interest rate of a 12 % nominal annual interest rate compound monthly