1\2,2\3, 1\4,5\6 in least to greatest

Which term best describes the association between variables a and b? no association a negative linear association a positive linear association a nonlinear association a scatterplot with an x axis labeled, variable a from zero to ten in increments of two and the y axis labeled, variable b from zero to one hundred forty in increments of twenty with fifteen points in a positive trend.

Apositive number a or the same number a increased by 50% and then decreased by 50% of the result?

What is the expression in factored form? -20x^2 - 12x a. 4x(5x+3) b. -4x(5x-3) c. -4(5x+3) d. -4x(5x+3)