When a () is right next to a number such as the problem you have it means to multiply. so 77 times -1 equals -77. so i'm not sure why -77 isn't one of your answer choices. maybe you mistyped something?
Just plug in the numbers for the variables

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F(x) = 3x - 16x - x + 4
f(x) = - 14x + 4
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Answer:
See explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
If
then triangle PXY is isosceles triangle. Angles adjacent to the base XY of an isosceles triangle PXY are congruent, so

and

Angles 1 and 3 are supplementary, so

Angles 2 and 4 are supplementary, so

By substitution property,

Hence,

Consider triangles APX and BPY. In these triangles:
- given;
- given;
- proven,
so
by ASA postulate.
Congruent triangles have congruent corresponding sides, then

Therefore, triangle APB is isosceles triangle (by definition).