we are given

Since, we have to solve for b

so, we will isolate b ony one side
so, we will add 60 on both sides



so,
Answer:
Maureen should have added 60 to both sides.
When a zero of a function does not cross the x-axis but touches it, this means that the zero is a "double root". It has two of the same factor (x - 4)^2 and two of the same zeros, x = 4 and x = 4
f(x) = x^2 - 8x + 16 would be the function with a double root at 4
Answer:
Correct option: (3) 45
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's call the length of the tangent 'T', the length of the external segment 'E' and the length of the internal segment 'A'.
If we have a secant and a tangent to a circle, we can use the following property:
T^2 = E * (A + E)
If the tangent is 14 inches and the external segment is 4 inches, we have that:
14^2 = 4 * (A + 4)
196 = 4A + 16
4A = 180
A = 45
Correct option: (3)