Write your answer with a positive exponent only.

△cde maps to △stu with the transformations (x, y) arrowright (x − 2, y − 2) arrowright (3x, 3y) arrowright (x, −y). if cd = a + 1, de = 2a − 1, st = 2b + 3 and tu = b + 6, find the values of a and b. the value of a is and the value of b is .

In the diagram, gef and hef are congruent. what is the value of x

Aladder that is 20ft long is leaning against the side of a building. if the angle formed between the ladder and the ground is 75 degrees how far is the bottom of the from the base of the building?