If the center is at (0, 0) and the vertex is at (20, 0), then the distance, a, is the length from the center to the vertex, 20. The distance from the center to the focus is c. The distance from the center to the focus is 16, so c = 16. The formula we use to find the focus is
. We have our c value and our a value, so we will sub in those to find b.
and 256 = 400 - b^2. -b^2 = -144, so b = 12. There you go!
The answer for this question is 36
2x^2 - 8x - 24
First, we can factor a 2 out of this expression to simplify it.
2(x^2 - 4x - 12)
Now, we can try factoring this two ways: by using the quadratic formula, or by using the AC method.
We're gonna try using the AC method first.
List factors of -12.
1 * -12
-1 * 12
2 * -6
-2 * 6 (these digits satisfy the criteria.)
Split the middle term.
2(x^2 - 2x + 6x - 12)
Factor by grouping.
2(x(x - 2) + 6(x - 2)
Rearrange terms.
<h3><u>(2)(x + 6)(x - 2) is the fully factored form of the given polynomial.</u></h3>
Answer:
20 each girl
Step-by-step explanation:
40 divided by 2 girls is 20
