1. All the Y values decrease by 3, so this is a linear function.
Answer would be the third choice.
2. First, factor 2 out of the equation. Then divide both sides by 2. After that use the quadratic formula to solve for x.
X = 0.94, -3.19 The third choice is the answer
3. subtract 17 from both sides, now you have a polynomial. Using the quadratic formula to solve for X, the answer is 3.25, -5.24