Solve the Equation

question 129

Short Answer

Solve the equation. Apply the distributive property to remove the parentheses, then simplify each side before using the addition property of equality. __________

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Definitions:

Variances of Stocks

Measures of the dispersion of returns for a given stock, used to assess the risk associated with holding the stock.

Return on Stock

The gain or loss on an investment in stock, represented as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Unsystematic Risk

The risk associated with a specific issuer or a particular industry sector, unlike systemic risk, which impacts the entire market.

Increasing Market

A market trend characterized by rising stock prices and generally optimistic investor sentiment, often associated with economic growth.