If $7x - \left(\frac{3}{2}\right) * (4x - 9)$ = 6.5, then the value of x is?
1). 7
2). 20
3). -7
4). -20
2. If x+5+$\frac{1}{x+1}$=6, then the value of x+$1^{3}$+ $\frac{1}{x+1^{3}}$ is
5. If $a^{3}-b^{3}$= 56 and a-b= 2 then what is the value of $a^{2}-b^{2}$ ?
7. If the sum of two numbers is 5 and the sum of their squares is 14, then their product is equal to
8. After 17 years, Chelsea will be thrice as old as she is 5 years ago. Find her present age.