What does the x in (4.8x + 15.5) + (2.1x - 12.2) mean?

Using two or more complete sentences, describe how you can find a vector parallel to b=-2,3

Prism m and pyramid n have the same base area and the same height. cylinder p and prism q have the same height and the same base perimeter. cone z has the same base area as cylinder y, but its height is three times the height of cylinder y. the figures and have the same volume.

Astudent draws two parabolas both parabolas cross the x axis at (-4,0) and (6,0) the y intercept of the first parabolas is (0,-12). the y intercept of the second parabola is (0,-24) what is the positive difference between the a values for the two functions that describe the parabolas