What is the best method to solve

x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0

72.066 has 5 significant digits. So on a number, let's say 0.9225, would I count the zero?

Which fraction is not greater than 1/2? A. 7/8 B. 4/6 C. 3/5 D. 2/5

A carpet cost $15 per square foot. (When calculating the price, any fraction of a square foot is counting as a whole square foot). if the area you want to carpet is 19.7 square meters how much will it cost to buy the carpet?

Which situation is best represented by the following equation? 11h + 40 = 458 A) Eric was paid $40 last week. He was paid a $11 bonus and $458 for each hour he worked.

At a party of 102 people, 72 Ib of potato salad is served. Write and solve an equation to find how many people each pound of potato salad serves

A woman bought some large frames for $16 each and some small frames for $5 each at a closeout sale. If she bought 27 frames for $223, find how many of each type she bought

If you rent 5 dvds for 5 nights for $5 how much should you expect to pay to rent 1 dvd for 1 night

Andrew has $5 less than 3 times as much money as Bianca. He has $74. If d represents Bianca's money, which equation can be used to find the amount of money she has?

What would be the value of $150 after eight years if you earn 12 %interest per year

You and your friend join the gym the registration fee is $30 in the monthly membership is $20 if the total bill for you and your friend is $420 how many months did you pay for