I believe it is the 9, with absolute values the number will always be positive so the absolute value of -9 is 9, which is the greatest out of all the options
We have the following expression:
(x- (5/2)) ^ 2 = (13/4)
Let's rewrite the given expression:
x ^ 2 - 5x + 25/4 = (13/4)
x ^ 2 - 5x + 25/4 - 13/4 = 0
x ^ 2 - 5x + 12/4 = 0
x ^ 2 - 5x + 3 = 0
Answer:
the original equation given to Sam could have been:
x ^ 2 - 5x + 3 = 0
1.) (2, 4) and (10, 8)
Distance: 4√5
Midpoint: (6, 6)
2.) (3, 8) and (7, 3)
Distance: √41
Midpoint: (5, 11/2)
3.) (4, 9) and (9, 5)
Distance: √41
Midpoint: (13/2, 7)
umm ,this is too long could you maybe putt it in smaller form so I can answer
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
You can use the work they gave you and continue from there:

First, simplify the numerator:

Finally, simplify the denominator:
