Which is the best way to solve the equation x2 = K?

Aheated piece of metal cools according to the function c(x) = (.5)x ? 7, where x is measured in hours. a device is added that aids in cooling according to the function h(x) = ? x ? 2. what will be the temperature of the metal after two hours?

Jackie purchased 3 bottles of water and 2 cups of coffee for the family for $7.35. ryan bought 4 bottles of water and 1 cup of coffee for his family for 7.15. how much does each bottle of water cost? how much does each cup of coffee cost?

Money off coupons have been circulated to 300 households. only 2/5 of these were redeemed (used) in the local supermarket to get a free shampoo. what fraction of coupons were unused? (ps: write how you got the answer)