Which expression correctly represents the product 12(8 + 5) after
applying the distributive property?
a) (12x14)
b) (12x8) + 5
c) 8+(12x5)
d) (12 x 8) + (12 x 5)

Right triangle xyz has a right angle at vertex y and a hypotenuse that measures 24 cm. angle zxy measures 70º. what is the length of line segment xy? round to the nearest tenth. 8.2 cm 8.7 cm 22.6 m 25.5 cm

What is the greatest number of parts of a circle that can be formed by cutting the circle with 7 straight cuts? (note: the parts do not have to be equal in size)

Are the corresponding angles congruent? explain why or why not.