Given the functions f(x)=x^2-8 and g(x)=-5-x, determine an equation for the combined function h(x)=f(g(x))

The height of a flare fired from the deck of a ship in distress can be modeled by h(t)= -2(8t^2-52t-28), where h is the height of the flare above water and t is the time in seconds. a. find the time it takes the flare to hit the water.

Explain how you divide powers with like bases.discuss why the bases have to be the same.how are these rules similar to the rules for multiplying powers with like bases.

Adesigner charges a one time fee of $200 plus $40 an hour for each project. write an expression to represent how much money the designer will make for a project