help quick
Divide and give the answer in scientific notation.
8.4 x 10^7
________ 3 x 10^3


A) 5.4 x 10-4
B) 5.4 x 1021
C) 2.8 x 10-4
D) 2.8 x 104

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Answer 1
Help quick
Divide and give the answer in scientific notation.
8.4 x 10^7



________ 3 x 10^3
A) 5.4 x 10-4
B) 5.4 x 1021
C) 2.8 x 10-4
D) 2.8 x 104


The Correct Answer Is D) 2.8 x 104


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A group of students is investigating whether copper is a better thermal conductor than steel. The students take a copper wire and a steel wire of the same length and diameter. They put equal lengths of wax on one end of each wire and dip the other end into a beaker of hot water. The length of wax left on the wires after 10 minutes is shown.


Experimental Observations
Copper Steel
Original length of wax: 3 cm 3 cm
Length of wax after 10 minutes: 0.7 cm 1.8 cm


What was the dependent variable in this experiment?
Type of wire used
Original length of wire
Original length of wax
Thermal conductivity of wire

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The correct dependent variable in this experiment is the Length of wax after 10 minutes.

In the context of an experiment, the dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or tested in the experiment. It is the outcome that the experimenters are interested in observing to determine the effect of the independent variable.

 In this case, the students are investigating the thermal conductivity of copper and steel wires by observing how much wax melts over a fixed period of time when the wires are heated. The independent variable is the type of wire used (copper or steel), as this is what the students are changing to see its effect on the dependent variable.

The dependent variable is the length of wax remaining after 10 minutes because this measurement is expected to change based on the thermal conductivity of the wire. The better the thermal conductor, the more heat will be transferred along the wire, and the more wax will melt. Since the students are measuring how much wax has melted (by subtracting the length of wax after 10 minutes from the original length), this is the dependent variable.

The original length of wire and the original length of wax are control variables; they are kept constant to ensure that any differences in the dependent variable are due to the independent variable (the type of wire) and not due to other factors. The thermal conductivity of the wire is a property being indirectly measured through the observation of the dependent variable. It is not directly measured and thus is not the dependent variable.

Michael rented a truck for one day. there was a base fee of $19.95 , and there was an additional charge of 96 cents for each mile driven. michael had to pay $147.63 when he returned the truck. for how many miles did he drive the truck?

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147.63 - 19.95 = 127.68, this is the cost of the miles driven, 127.68÷0.96 = 133 miles

Which is the best approximation for the measure of angle XYZ?

A) 33.6°
B) 39.8°
C) 50.2°
D) 56.4°

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Answer

39.8°


Explanation

To solve this we can use the trigonometric ratio tangent.

tan x = opposite / adjacent

           = 10/12

           = 0.8333...

x = tan⁻¹(0.8333..)

  = 39.8°

The best approximation for the measure of angle XYZ in the given triangle is 39.8 degrees.

To solve this we can use the trigonometric ratio tangent.

What is the trigonometric ratio tangent?

tan x = opposite side / adjacent side

We have given the,

Opposite side=10in

Adjacent side=12in

use this value in the gven formula

Therefore we get,

                tanx    = 10/12

                tanx  = 0.8333...

x = tan⁻¹(0.8333..)

x  = 39.8°

Therefore, The best approximation for the measure of angle XYZ is 39.8 degrees.

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How is the theme of deception introduced twice in this scene?

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Deception is one of the key themes in Othello, written by William Shakespeare. From the very beginning of the play, Iago deceives Othello and reveals his true intentions to the audience, but never to Othello. Cassio, another key character, is having an affair with Desdemona in an attempt to gain a position with the Moor.

A jet ski company charges a flat fee of $24.00 plus $2.25 per hour to rent a jet ski. Another company charges a fee of $23.00 plus $2.50 per hour to rent the same jet ski.
Using a graphing calculator, find the number of hours for which the costs are the same. Round your answer to the nearest whole hour. (1 point)
A• 2
B• 8
C• 4
D•3

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Let

x----------> charge per hour to rent a jet sky in dollars

y----------> the total cost to rent a jet sky in dollars

we know that

First Jet Sky Company

[tex]y=24.00+2.25x[/tex] ---------> equation [tex]1[/tex]

Second Jet Sky Company

[tex]y=23.00+2.50x[/tex] ---------> equation [tex]2[/tex]

we know that

To find the number of hours for which the costs are the same

equate equation [tex]1[/tex] and equation [tex]2[/tex]

The intersection both graphs is the solution of the problem

using a graph tool

see the attached figure  

the intersection point is [tex](4,33)[/tex]

That means

For [tex]x=4\ hours[/tex]

the cost of the rent is [tex]y=\$33[/tex] in both companies

therefore

the answer is

[tex]4\ hours[/tex]

For 4 hours of booking, the charges paid to both the companies should be same. And the charge will be $ 30.

Let x be the number of hours of booking per jet ski.

First company charges $24.00 plus $2.25 per hour to rent a jet ski.

So, the total cost paid for x hours to the first company will be,

[tex]C_1=24+2.25x[/tex]

Second company charges a fee of $23.00 plus $2.50 per hour to rent the same jet ski.

So, the total cost paid for x hours to the second company will be,

[tex]C_2=23+2.5x[/tex]

Now, the charge paid to both the companies should be same. For this condition, the number of hours of booking per jet ski should be,

[tex]C_1=C_2\\24+2.25x=23+2.5x\\1=0.25x\\x=4[/tex]

Therefore, for 4 hours of booking, the charges paid to both the companies should be same. And the charge will be,

[tex]24+2.25\times4=\$33[/tex].

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At North parking garage it costs $5 to bring your car into the garage plus $2 for every hour the car is parked

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theres not a question so im assuming the question is asking how to set up the equation? itd be 5+2x. x is the number of hours your car is parked kn the garage.

The equation relating the total cost with the number of hours will be c = 2.25h + 5.

What is Equation Modelling?

Equation modelling is the process of writing a mathematical verbal expression in the form of a mathematical expression for correct analysis, observations and results of the given problem.

We have North parking garage where it costs $5 to bring your car into the garage plus $2.25 for every hour the car is parked.

Assume that [h] represents the number of hours the car was parked and [c] represents the total cost. Then, we can write the equation relating the total cost with the number of hours will be -

c = 2.25h + 5

Therefore, the equation relating the total cost with the number of hours will be c = 2.25h + 5.

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At the North parking garage it costs $5 to bring your car into the garage plus $2.25 for every hour the car is parked. If h, represents the number of hours the car was parked and c, represents the total cost, which equation would model this situation?]

What is the answer to this question

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There is no solution that exists for this equation. 

Help please thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

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C(t) = P(1+r)^t

A) is WRONG: since the population is INCREASING, then r > 0

B) is incomplete: since the value of C depends ALSO on r (that is missing)

C) is Wrong: since only r is a percentage and NOT 1+r

D) WRIGHT: Prove:

C(t) = P(1+r)^t if t = 0 then C₀ = P(1+r)⁰ or
any number with zero exponent is EQUAL to 1, so

C₀ = P(1+r)⁰ → C₀ = P(1) = P

Answer:

P represents the population in year 0

Step-by-step explanation:

A right triangle has side lengths AC = 7 inches, BC = 24 inches, and AB = 25 inches.

What are the measures of the angles in triangle ABC?

a) m∠A ≈ 46.2°, m∠B ≈ 43.8°, m∠C ≈ 90°
b) m∠A ≈ 73.0°, m∠B ≈ 17.0°, m∠C ≈ 90°
c) m∠A ≈ 73.7°, m∠B ≈ 16.3°, m∠C ≈ 90°
d) m∠A ≈ 74.4°, m∠B ≈ 15.6°, m∠C ≈ 90°

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m∠A =73.7° 
m∠B = 16.3°
m∠C = 90°

Answer:

(C)

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that a right triangle, ACB which is right angled at C has BC = 24 inches, and AB = 25 inches.

We know that m∠C=90°,

Using the trigonometry in ΔACB, we have

[tex]sinB=\frac{AC}{AB}[/tex]

Substituting the given values, we get

⇒[tex]sinB=\frac{24}{25}[/tex]

⇒[tex]B=sin^{-1}(0.96)[/tex]

⇒[tex]B=73.7^{\circ}[/tex]

Also, [tex]sinA=\frac{CB}{AB}[/tex]

Substituting the given values, we get

⇒[tex]sinA=\frac{7}{25}[/tex]

⇒[tex]A=sin^{-1}(0.28)[/tex]

⇒[tex]A=16.3^{\circ}[/tex]

Therefore, the measure of the angles in triangle ABC are  m∠A ≈ 73.7°, m∠B ≈ 16.3°, m∠C ≈ 90°.

Thus, option C is correct.

Let x represent any year write an inequality in terms of x and 1822 that is true only for values of x that represent years before the year that Brazil started its war for independence and

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Answer: x<1822

I just did it.

how do you solve the equations:

-(1+4m)-6m=-81

and

238=-5(6v-7)-7

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-(1+4m)-6m=-81
 -1-4m-6m=-81
-1-10m=-81
+1          +1
-10m=-80
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-10
m=8

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238=-5(6v-7)-7
238=-30v+35-7
238=-30v+28
-28            -28
210=-30v
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-30
v=7
To solve an equation, we need to isolate the variable and simplify out other terms. In these equations, we will use the distributive property.

-(1+4m)-6m=-81     We start with our equation.
-1-4m-6m=-81     We distribute our "-."
-1-10m=-81     We combine our like-terms.
+1           +1
-10m=-80     We add1 to both sides (to isolate the variable).
/-10    /-10
m=8     We divide by -10 on both sides (to isolate the variable).

With the math above, we know that the solution to the first equation is that m=8. Now let's begin the second.

-5(6v-7)-7=238     We start with our equation.
-30v+35-7=238     We distribute our "-5."
-30v+28=238     We combine our like-terms.
        -28   -28
-30v=210     We subtract 28 from both sides (to isolate the variable).
/-30   /-30
v=-7     We divide by -30 on both sides (to isolate the variable).7

Using the math above, we can see that the solution to the second equation is v=-7.    
    

Find the center and radius for the circle defined by the equation x^2 + y^2 + 5x -y + 2

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Answers:

Center is (-2.5, 0.5)
Radius is 2.12 units

Note: the value of the radius is approximate and rounded to 2 decimal places
If you need the exact value in terms of a square root, then the exact radius is sqrt(4.5) units long where 'sqrt' stands for 'square root'

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Work Shown:

We need to complete the square for the x and y terms

x^2 + y^2 + 5x - y + 2 = 0
(x^2 + 5x) + (y^2 - y) + 2 = 0
(x^2 + 5x + 6.25 - 6.25) + (y^2 - y) + 2 = 0 .... see note1 below
(x^2 + 5x + 6.25 - 6.25) + (y^2 - y + 0.25 - 0.25) + 2 = 0 .... see note2 below
(x^2 + 5x + 6.25) - 6.25 + (y^2 - y + 0.25) - 0.25 + 2 = 0 
(x^2 + 5x + 6.25) + (y^2 - y + 0.25) + (-6.25 - 0.25 + 2) = 0 
(x^2 + 5x + 6.25) + (y^2 - y + 0.25) - 4.5 = 0 
(x + 2.5)^2 + (y - 0.5)^2 - 4.5 = 0 
(x + 2.5)^2 + (y - 0.5)^2 = 4.5

So the center is (-2.5, 0.5) and the radius is roughly 2.12 units, which is the result of taking the square root of 4.5

sqrt(4.5) = 2.12132 approximately and that rounds further to 2.12

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Note1: I took half of the x coefficient 5 to get 2.5, then I squared that to get 6.25. This value is added and subtracted on the same side to keep things balanced. The goal of doing all this to complete the square for the x terms

Note2: Similar to note1 above, but this time it's for the y terms. In this case, the y coefficient is -1. Half of that is -0.5 which squares to 0.25. The value of 0.25 is added and subtracted on the left side to keep things balanced. 


Which of the following is a step in constructing a circle circumscribed about a triangle?

a. Use a compass to locate the intersection of the midpoint of each side.
b. Use the perpendicular bisectors to find the center of the circle.
c. Use a compass to locate the intersection of the altitude of each side.
d. Use the angle bisectors to find the center of the circle.

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i think it is the last one

Answer:

Answer B is correct

Line l has a _____ slope.



positive
negative
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0

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Line l is a positive slope

Answer: positive

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of a line is given by:-

[tex]m=\dfrac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}}[/tex]

From the given picture, it can be seen that the rise in the line l is positive since the change in the y coordinates increases as we from left to right.

Similarly we can see that  the run in the line l is positive since the change in the x coordinates increases as we from left to right.

By using above formula, the slope of line m is positive.

Write a function rule for the table. p = 12.5h p = h + 12.5 h = 6.25p p = 6.25h

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i dont know what this is sorry i could not help you

Answer:


A. p=6.25h


because


6.25 (2) = p 12.50


6.25 (4) = p 25.00


6.25 (6) = p 37.50


6.25 (8) = p 50.00

What value of x is in the solution set of 8x – 6 > 12 + 2x?

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x > 3
Move all terms containing x to the left side of the inequality.
Move all terms not containing xx to the right side of the inequality.
Divide each term by 66 and simplify.
8x>-6>12+2x
Answer: x>3

Evaluate the expression: |8|-|-2|
Thanks

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The absolute value makes all values positive, since it's the numbers distance from 0. Therefore:
8 - (2)
6
That is the absolute value making what's inside the two lines, positive and so it's really just 8-2 which gets you 6. 100% correct.

Timothy deposited $2,780.20 in a savings account that earns 4.3% simple interest. What will Timothy’s account balance be in 7 months?

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$1,401.95 should be the answer. Enjoy! 
 i look it up before puting the answer

$1,401.95 should be the answer


Which of these quadrilaterals can always be classified as a rectangle?

A) parallelogram
B) rhombus
C) square
D) trapezoid

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 the square  because he has the same characteristicof a rectangle  and special more one equal sides

C) square has 4 right angles 90 degrees each

the number of peaches, p, is three less then twice the number of grapes,g. which expression represents the number of peaches in terms of the number of grapes?

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Peaches is three less than twice the number of grapes
So p=2g-3

Which equations have the same value of x as 2/3(6x+12)=-24? Check all that apply.1. 4x+8=24 2. 9x+18=-24 3. 4x+12=-24 4. 18x+36/2=-24 5. 4x=-36 6. 4x=-32 7. x=-9 8. x=-8

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Final answer:

After solving the original equation 2/3(6x+12)=-24, we find x = -8. Comparing this solution with the provided equations, the ones that have the same value for x are 9x+18=-24, 18x+36/2=-24, and x=-8.

Explanation:

To find which equations have the same value for x as 2/3(6x+12)=-24, we must first solve the original equation to find the value of x it yields:

2/3(6x+12) = -24
Multiply both sides by 3/2 to eliminate the fraction:
6x + 12 = -24 * (3/2)
6x + 12 = -36
Subtract 12 from both sides:
6x = -48
Divide by 6:
x = -8

Now we will compare this solution with the other equations:

4x+8=24 -> Does not match.9x+18=-24 -> When solving for x, we get x=-8, which matches.4x+12=-24 -> Does not match.18x+36/2=-24 -> Simplify to get 9x+18=-24, x = -8, matches.4x=-36 -> Does not match.4x=-32 -> Does not match.x=-9 -> Does not match.x=-8 -> Directly given the solution, which matches.

Therefore, the equations that have the same value of x as the original equation are 9x+18=-24, 18x+36/2=-24, and x=-8.

negative one sixth of a number is less than -9

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n < 54

explanation: 
step 1: set up the problem: -1/6n<-9
step 2: multiply both sides by the reciprocal of -1/6, -6, to isolate n
step 3: -9 times -6 is positive 54

so the number is 54

The number will be greater than 54 such that a negative one-sixth of a number is less than -9.

What is inequality?

A difference between two values indicates whether one is smaller, larger, or basically not similar to the other.

A mathematical phrase in which the sides are not equal is referred to as being unequal.

Inequality is just the opposite of equality for example 2 =2 then it is equal but if I say 3 =6 then it is wrong the correct expression is 3 < 6.

Let's suppose that number is x

Then,

negative one-sixth of x

-(1/6)x is less than -9

-(1/6)x < -9

-x < -54

Multiplying by - will change the sign of inequality

So,

x > 54

Hence "The number will be greater than 54 such that a negative one-sixth of a number is less than -9".

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1: -(5x + 7) + 1 = -5x -5

2: 4x - 7 + 2x = 2(3x - 3) - 1

3: -4x - 2 = -2(1 - 4x)

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1. -5x - 7 + 1 = -5x - 5 
-5x -6 = -5x + 5 
-5x - 6 + 6 = -5x +5 + 6
-5x = -5x +11 
-5x + 5x = -5x + 5x + 11
0 does not equal 11 so there is not solution to number 1 or you can write 0 does not equal 11. 

2. 4x - 7 + 2x = 2(3x-3) -1
6x - 7 = 6x -6 -1 
6x -7 + 7 = 6x -7 + 7 
(6x = 6x) / 6 
x = x; this is an identity which means x can be any real number and the value will still be equal. 

3. -4x -2 = -2(1 - 4x)
-4x - 2 = -2 + 8x 
-4x - 2 + 2 = -2 + 2 + 8x 
(-4x = 8x) / -4
x = -2x ; there is no real answer 
 

Andy is hanging wallpaper in his kitchen. He is able to cover of the walls in the room using 6 rolls of wallpaper. What is the number of rolls of paper used per wall? The number of rolls per wall is

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Assuming there are 4 walls

6/4 = 1.5 rolls per wall

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST-What is the average rate of change of the function on the interval from x = 0 to x = 2?

f(x)=250(0.5)x

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Average=  f(2)−f(0)/2−0
=62.5−250/ 2-0
= −93.75

The average rate of change of the function will be -93.75.

What is the average rate of change?

It is the average amount by which the function changed per unit throughout that time period. It is calculated using the slope of the line linking the interval's ends on the graph of the function.

Given that the interval from x = 0 to x = 2 and the function is [tex]f(x)=250(0.5)^x[/tex].

Calculate the value of the function at x = 0 and x = 2

[tex]f(x)=250(0.5)^x[/tex].

[tex]f(0)=250(0.5)^0=250\\f(0)=250(0.5)^2=62.5[/tex].

The average rate of change will be calculated as,

Rate of change = ( 62.5 - 250 ) ( 2 - 0)

Rate of change = -93.75

Therefore, the average rate of change of the function will be -93.75.

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Your football team gained four yards on the first down into yards on the second down during its last possession which number is the additive inverse of yards gained
A-2
B -6
C 4
d 6

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Is C supposed to -4 bc if it is then C is the answer, bc all it is, is the opposite of the original number.

Answer:

B. -6

Step-by-step explanation:

There is a mistake in the question. It would have to say:

Your football team gained four yards on first down and two yards on second down during its last possession

So, your team gained 4 + 2 = 6 yards.

Calling x, the additive inverse of 6, the following equation must be satisfied:

6 + x = 0

x = 0 - 6

x = -6

One angle of an isosceles triangle measures 100°. which other angles could be in that isosceles triangle? choose all that apply. 20° 30° 50° 40° submit

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both of the other angles are 40° because a triangle has a total angle of 180° and an isosceles triangle means that at least two of the sides have to be the same length (two angles must be the same)
180 - 100= 80
80 ÷ 2 = 40

Triangle is a two-dimensional figure which has three sides and the sum of the three angles is equal to 180 degrees.

The other angles in the isosceles triangle are 40°.

Option D is the correct answer

What is a triangle?

It is a two-dimensional figure which has three sides and the sum of the three angles is equal to 180 degrees.

We have,

Isosceles triangle:

One angle = 100°

We know that,

In an isosceles triangle, there are two equal sides and two equal angles opposite to the equal sides.

The sum of the three angles in the isosceles triangle is 180.

We already have,

One angle = 100°

The other two should be equal.

The sum should give us 180°.

Now,

40 + 40 = 80

100 + 80 = 180°

Thus,

The other angles in the isosceles triangle are 40°.

Option D is the correct answer

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The following triangle CAT is transformed using a translation: Triangle CAT is shown. C is at 0, 0, A is at negative 2, 1, T is at negative 1, 4. Which could be coordinates of C'A'T' after the translation? (4 points) Select one: a. C=(0,0), A=(2,1), T=(1,4) b. C=(2,0), A=(0,1), T=(1,4) c. C=(0,0), A=(−1,−2), T=(−4,−1) d. C=(−2,0), A=(−1,0), T=(−4,1)

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the answer would be b. C=(2,0), A=(0,1), T=(1,4)

all x's move 2 to the right and no change in y


Solution: If a shape is being translated neither it's shape nor size changes.When we translate a shape we just move a shape or geometrical figure by certain distance either horizontally or vertically or both horizontally and vertically.

Coordinates of Triangle CAT is →C(0,0), and A(-2,1), and T(-1,4).

In option (a) vertices C has not been translated , but A and T are translated.Which is Untrue because we have to move all the vertices by same value. But x and y can have different value.

In option (b) all the coordinates C,A,and T is being translated along→ x by 2 units , horizontally right, but not translated in vertical direction.  

C(0,0)⇒C(0+2,0+0)→C(2,0)

A(-2,1)⇒C(-2+2,1+0)→C(0,1)

T(-1,4)⇒C(-1+2,4+0)→C(1,4)

In option C, Coordinates of A and B are changed but not of C, So in this case translation can't happen.

In option D , C is being translated 2 units horizontally left ,  but amount of translation in A and T are different.

So , Option (b) is true.

Question 2:
The measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon is given below. Find the measure of an interior angle. Then find the number of sides.
24
What is the measure of an interior angle?
How many sides does the polygon have?

Question 1:
What are ED and FD in the figure to the​ right?
ED=
FD=

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Final answer:

The measure of an interior angle of the regular polygon is 156 degrees and the polygon has 15 sides.

Explanation:

In a regular polygon, the measure of an exterior angle is equal to 360 degrees divided by the number of sides of the polygon. In this case, the measure of the exterior angle is given as 24 degrees. So we can set up the equation:

24 = 360 / n

Where n is the number of sides. Cross multiplying, we get:

n = 360 / 24 = 15

So the polygon has 15 sides. To find the measure of an interior angle, we can use the formula:

Interior Angle = 180 - Exterior Angle

Interior Angle = 180 - 24 = 156 degrees

Find the equation of a line in standard form that passes through the point (0,3) and is parallel to y=8x-3

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the answer is y = 8x + 3
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They were both lovers of truth and integrity and in all the city of Syracuse they could find no one who upheld these principles so well as each other.Dionysius was at that time the ruler of Syracuse; he wielded complete authority and very often abused his power, for he was hot-tempered and imperious and anyone who angered him was put to death.One day he was informed that a young man named Pythias had been heard complaining against the cruelty of Dionysius; no one was allowed to criticise the ruler, and Dionysius condemned the youth to die.When Pythias learnt of his fate, he begged to be allowed to return home to set his affairs in order.How far away is your home? inquired Dionysius suspiciously, and how may I be certain you will return?My home is many miles distant, replies Pythias, but I have a friend, Damon, who is willing to take my place while I am away.There was a stir amongst the bystanders and a man stepped to Pythias's side.I am Damon, my lord he said. I will give myself up as a pledge of my friend's return, and if any accident befalls him I will die in his stead.The tyrant was amazed by this generosity, and gave Pythias leave to depart, fixing on the day and hour of his return, and warning that he would not fail to exercise justice on his friend, if he did not arrive back in time.The days passed and the morning dawned on which Pythias was to have been executed-still, Pythias did not appear, and the people of Syracuse said that Damon would surely be killed.Everyone was agreed in condemning his behavior as rash and foolhardy; but Damon himself was the happiest man in the prison.He was filled with hope that his friend would not return in time, and he was led out to the execution with a cheerful face. Dionysius had come to see him meet his death, and called out to him in mocking words.So, Damon, where is your friend, of whom you were so confident? I fear you have allowed him to take advantage of your simplicity.It is impossible for me to doubt my friend's constancy, replied Damon. Perhaps he has met with some accident along the way.At that moment a horse broke through the crowd, and Pythias, travel-stained and weary, half fell out of his saddle, and ran to embrace his friend.I am comein time, he gasped. My horsewas killed, and I could not find another. Thank heaven I am in time to save you!But Damon did not want Pythias to die. He pleaded with him to allow the execution to continue, and Dionysius watched in disbelief as each friend eagerly sought to give up his life for the other.Cease, cease these debates, he exclaimed, stepping forward and taking their hands. I hereby set both of you free. Never in my life have I seen such loyalty; nor did I dream such a thing could exist. I beg you will accept my pardon and allow me to share in your friendship.How does the author create surprise in this myth?A.The author draws a parallel between Pythias and Damon, but Damon turns out to be braver.B.The author establishes intense loyalty between the friends, but Damon betrays Pythias in the end.C.The author sets up Dionysius as cruel, but he is won over by the example of the two friends.D.The author foreshadows that Pythias will not return, but he does. The part of a neuron that carries nerve impulses toward the cell body is called _____. the part of a neuron that carries nerve impulses toward the cell body is called _____. an axon a nerve a dendrite white matter given f(x)=x^2-x; find f(-5) An advantage allowing the seed plant to greatly surpass the seedless vascular plants in colonizing the land was the evolution of: The small group selected by pollsters to represent the entire population is called a ________. Steam Workshop Downloader