I think it is 8 I’m pretty sure
Triangle STU is similar to triangle SVW
so
TU ST
------- = ---------- (as you know SV = ST + TV = 12 + 18 = 30)
VW SV
so
TU 12
------- = ----------
40 30
TU = 12 * 40 / 30
TU = 16
answer
16 inches
The answer you are looking for is D. -5.
-5 is the answer because it's absolute value if positive 5, which has a higher value than the numbers in the answer choices.
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Check the picture below, so the parabola looks more or less like so.
the vertex is always half-way between the focus point and the directrix, and since the parabola is opening downwards, the "p" distance is negative.
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Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
Look at the picture I've sent the explanation is inside.