Write each percent increase or decrease as a percentage of the initial amount. 3a. This year, there was 40% more snow than last year. 3b. This year, there were 25% fewer sunny days than last year. 3c. Compared to last month, there was a 50% increase in the number of houses sold this month. 3d. The runner's time to complete this marathon was 10% less than the time to complete the last marathon.

Which is the equation of an ellipse with directrices at x = ±4 and foci at (2, 0) and (−2, 0)?

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Graph the system of inequalities presented here on your own paper, then use your graph to answer the following questions: y < 4x − 8 y is greater than or equal to negative 5 over 2 times x plus 5 part a: describe the graph of the system, including shading and the types of lines graphed. provide a description of the solution area. (6 points) part b: is the point (5, −8) included in the solution area for the system? justify your answer mathematically. (4 points)