What integer represents a decrease of 5 degrees?

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.

Find the number of real number solutions for the equation. x2 + 5x + 7 = 0 0 cannot be determined 1 2

[10 points, algebra 2-simplifying complex fractions]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?