A function y = g(x) is graphed below. What is the solution to the equation g(x) = 3?

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello, I assume that you mean

[tex]x^2-5x-36[/tex]

The product is -36.

[tex]x_1 \text{ and } x_2 \text{ are the two roots, we can write}\\\\(x-x_1)(x-x_2)=x^2-(x_1+x_2)x+x_1\cdot x_2[/tex]

So in this example, it means that the sum is 5 and the product is -36.

Thank you

Answer:

A) distribution of x2 = ( 0.4167 0.25 0.3333 )

B) steady state distribution = [tex]\pi a \frac{4}{9} , \pi b \frac{2}{9} , \pi c \frac{3}{9}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello attached is the detailed solution for problems A and B

A) distribution states for A ,B, C:

Po = ( 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 )  we have to find the distribution of x2 as attached below

after solving the distribution

x 2 = ( 0.4167, 0.25, 0.3333 )

B ) finding the steady state distribution solving

[tex]\pi p = \pi[/tex]

below is the detailed solution and answers

Answer:

11811 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Hope it helps!

There are about 11,812 feet in 3.6 kilometers.

To convert kilometers to feet, we need to use the conversion factor:

1 kilometer = 3,280.84 feet.

Now, to find how many feet are in 3.6 kilometers,

we can multiply 3.6 by the conversion factor:

So, 3.6 kilometers x 3,280.84 feet/kilometer

= 11,811.504 feet.

Thus, Rounded to a whole number, there are about 11,812 feet in 3.6 kilometers.

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Answer: 0.2358

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Normal Distribution, under the  standard normal curve

The area to the right of z is given by P(Z>z)=1-P(Z<z)

So, the area to the right of z= 0.72 under the  standard normal curve would be:

P(Z>0.72)=1-P(z<0.72)

=1-0.7642   [By using p-value table]

= 0.2358

Hence, the area to the right of z= 0.72 under the  standard normal curve is 0.2358 .

Answer:

x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x + 1)= -2(x - 1) + 6.

Distribute

3x+3 = -2x+2+6

Combine like terms

3x+3 = -2x+8

Add 2x to each side

3x+3+2x = 8

5x+3 = 8

Subtract 3 from each side

5x =5

Divide by 5

x =1

Answer:

$8.33

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]Solve \:using \: proportion\\\\12\:apples = \$ 2\\50\:apples = \$ x\\Cross \: Multiply\\\\12x = 100\\\\\\\frac{12x}{12} = \frac{100}{12} \\\\x = \$ 8.333[/tex]

Answer:

About $8.33.

Step-by-step explanation:

Write a proportion. Make sure the values line up horizontally:

[tex]\frac{12\text{ apples}}{\$2} =\frac{50\text{ apples}}{\$x}[/tex]

Cross multiply:

[tex]100=12x\\x=25/3\approx\$8.33[/tex]

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We first examine a simple hidden Markov model (HMM). We observe a sequence of rolls of a four-sided die at an "occasionally dishonest casino", where at time t the observed outcome x_t Element {1, 2, 3, 4}. At each of these times, the casino can be in one of two states z_t Element {1, 2}. When z_t = 1 the casino uses a fair die, while when z_t = 2 the die is biased so that rolling a 1 is more likely. In particular: p (x_t = 1 | z_t = 1) = p (x_t = 2 | z_t = 1) = p (x_t = 3 | z_t = 2) = p (x_t = 4 | z_t = 1) = 0.25, p (X_t = 1 | z_t = 2) = 0.7, p (X_t = 2 | z_t = 2) = p (X_t = 3 | z_t = 2) = p (X_t = 4 | z_t = 2) = 0.1. Assume that the casino has an equal probability of starting in either state at time t = 1, so that p (z1 = 1) = p (z1 = 2) = 0.5. The casino usually uses the same die for multiple iterations, but occasionally switches states according to the following probabilities: p (z_t + 1 = 1 | z_t = 1) = 0.8, p (z_t = 2) = 0.9. The other transition probabilities you will need are the complements of these. a. Under the HMM generative model, what is p (z1 = z2 = z3), the probability that the same die is used for the first three rolls? b. Suppose that we observe the first two rolls. What is p (z1 = 1 | x1 = 2, x2 = 4), the probability that the casino used the fair die in the first roll? c. Using the backward algorithm, compute the probability that we observe the sequence x1 = 2, x2 = 3, x3 = 3, x4 = 3 and x5 = 1. Show your work (i.e., show each of your belief for based on time). Consider the final distribution at time t = 6 for both p (z_t = 1) = p (z_t = 2) = 1.

ANSWER:

Let say we have that the first state of the die is state 1. Therefore the probability of this is p(z1=1)=0.5.

Also the probability that the same die is used(i.e. casino would be in the same state) is p(z2=1|z1=1)=0.8.

Again, suppose the first state of the die is state 2. So, p(z1=2)=0.5 and p(z2=2|z1=2)=0.9.

Other transition probabilities can be written as

p(zt+1=2|zt=1)=1-p(zt+1=1|zt=1)=.2

p(zt+1=1|zt=2)=1-p(zt+1=2|zt=2)=.1

p(z3=1|z1=1) = [p(z3=1|z2=2)*p(z2=2|z1=1)]+[p(z3=1|z2=1)*p(z2=1|z1=1)] = 0.1*0.2+0.8*0.8 = 0.66

p(z3=2|z1=2) = [p(z3=2|z2=2)*p(z2=2|z1=2)]+[p(z3=2|z2=1)*p(z2=1|z1=2)] = 0.9*0.9+0.2*0.1 = 0.83

With this, the total probability that the same die is used for the first three rolls (i.e. casino would be in the same state) is  given thus;

{p(z1=1)*p(z3=1|z1=1)}*{p(z1=2)*p(z3=2|z1=2)}

=  0.5*0.66+0.5*0.83 = 0.745

Prob = 0.745

Answer:

growth is usually reffered to as physical growth happening in size while development happens more gradually and happens mentally.

Step-by-step explanation:

idk if u meant pyscologically or not but that is my understanding.

Answer:

b = - 3.7

Step-by-step explanation:

here are the data values:

x   y          XY        X²

14 46         644       196

15 49         735       225

16 37          592      256

17 42          714        289

18 37          666      324

19 31           589      361

20 25         500      400

21 23          483       441

22 20         440       484

23 15          345       529

24 12         288       576

now we are required to find the summation (total) of all values of X, Y, XY and X².

∑X = 209

∑Y = 337

∑XY = 5996

∑X² = 4081

The formular for finding b is given as:

b = n∑XY - (X)(Y) / n∑X² - (∑X)²

= 11(5996) - (209)(337) / 11(4081) - (209)²

= 65956 - 70433 / 44891 - 43681

= -4477/ 1210

= -3.7

The question asked us to find the value of b but we can  go further to find the equation of the regression line:

a = ∑Y - b∑X / n

= 337 - (-3.7)(209)/  11

=1110.3/11

= 100.94

the equation is:

Y = 100.94 - 3.7X

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Rewrite 3 3/4 as an improper fraction

3 3/4 = 15/4

Now you have

15/5 / 5/7

When you divide fractions, change the division to multiplication and flip the second fraction over:

15/4 x 7/5

Now multiply the top numbers together and the bottom numbers together:

( 15 x 7) / (4 x 5) = 105/20

Write as a proper fraction:

105/20 = 5 1/4

Answer:

C. Neither

Step-by-step explanation:

The permutation is a selection of objects from a given sample in an ordered manner .

The combination is a selection of objects from a given sample irrespective of an order of arrangement.

The given line of people is neither an ordered arrangement of​ objects, nor a selection of objects from a group of objects So it fits neither of the combinations or permutations.

So the best answer is neither.

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Form a set of values we get

n = 17

And with the help of a calculator

μ₀ = 438,47

σ  = 14,79

Normal Distribution is :  N ( 438,47 ; 14,79 )

c)

CI = 95 % means  α = 5 %    α/2 = 2,5 %    α/2 = 0,025

and as n < 30  we should use t-student distribution with n -1 degree of freedom  df = 16.  t score for 0,025 and 16 s from t-table 2,120

By definition:

CI = [  μ₀  ±  t α/2 ; n-1 * σ/√n ]

CI = [  μ₀  ± 2,120* 14,79/√17 ]

CI = [  μ₀  ±  7,60 ]

CI = [ 438,47 ± 7,60 ]

CI = [  430,87 ; 446,07 ]

95% confidence interval for true average degree of polymerization is  [430.87 ; 446.07] and this interval suggest that 441 is a plausible value for true average degree of polymerization and also this interval does not suggest that 451 is a plausible value.

Given :

The total number of values given is, n = 17

Mean, [tex]\mu_0=438.47[/tex]

Standard Deviation, [tex]\sigma = 14.79[/tex]

The normal distribution is given by: N (438.47 ; 14.79)

If Cl  is 95% then [tex]\alpha[/tex] is 5% and [tex]\alpha /2[/tex] is 2.5%

[tex]\alpha /2 = 0.025[/tex]

Now, use t-statistics distribution with (n-1) degree of freedom df = 16

So, the t score for 0.025 and 16 s from t-table 2.120.

[tex]\rm Cl = [\mu_0 \pm t_{\alpha /2};(n-1)\times \dfrac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n} }][/tex]

[tex]\rm Cl = [\mu_0 \pm 2.120\times \dfrac{14.79}{\sqrt{17} }][/tex]

[tex]\rm Cl = [\mu_0 \pm 7.60][/tex]

Cl = [430.87 ; 446.07]

Yes, the interval suggests that 441 is a plausible value for true average degree of polymerization.

No, the interval does not suggest that 451 is a plausible value.

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Answer: The cube with side length of 12cm is alone in one plate, the other 3 cubes are in the other plate.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have 4 cubes with side lengths of:

6cm, 8cm, 10cm and 12cm.

Now, some things you need to know:

If we want a scale to be balanced, then the mass in both plates must be the same.

The volume of a cube of side length L is:

V = L^3

And the mass of an object of density D, and volume V is:

M = D*V.

As all the cubes are of the same material, all of them have the same density, so the fact that we do not know the value of D actually does not matter here.

Then we want to forms two groups of cubes in such a way that the total volume in each plate is the same (or about the same), the volumes of the cubes are:

Cube of 6cm:

V = (6cm)^3 = 216cm^3

Cube of 8cm:

V = (8cm)^3 = 512cm^3

Cube of 10cm:

V = (10cm)^3 = 1000cm^3

cube of 12cm

V = (12cm)^3 =  1728cm^3

First, if we add the volumes of the first two cubes, we have:

V1 = 216cm^3 + 512cm^3 = 728cm^3

Now we can see that we add 1000cm^3 the volume will be equal to the volume of the larger cube, so here we can also add the cube with side length of 10cm

Then the volume of the 3 smaller cubes together is:

V1 = 216cm^3 + 512cm^3 + 1000cm^3 = 1728cm^3.

Then, if we want to have the same volume in each plate, then we need to have the 3 smaller cubes in one plate, and the larger cube in the other plate.

Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

The idea to use in solving this problem using the model, is to express the number of shaded boxes in fraction form.

Thus, the blue red shaded boxes has 34 boxes shaded out of 100 boxes. This represents [tex] \frac{34}{100} [/tex]. This will give us 0.34.

The other shaded boxes represents [tex] \frac{49}{100} = 0.49 [/tex].

Using the model, we can solve 0.34 + 0.49.

Add both fractions together.

[tex] \frac{34}{100} + \frac{49}{100} = \frac{34+49}{100} [/tex]

[tex] \frac{83}{100} = 0.83 [/tex]

Answer:

168

Step-by-step explanation:

first, split both 840 and 24 into there primes.

840=2×2×2×3×5×7

24=2×2×2×3

therefore any multiples of 24 must have those factor.

so, factors of 840 that are multiples of 24 are

2×2×2×3=24

2×2×2×3×5=120

2×2×2×3×7=168

2×2×2×3×5×7=840

there the answer is 168

Answer:

a) what is the probability that Neither will of these products launch ?

= 0.30

b) At least one product will be launched ?

= 0.70

Step-by-step explanation:

From the above question, we have the following information:

P(A) = 0.45

P(B) = 0.60

P(A ∩ B) = P(A and B) launching = 0.35

Step 1

We find the Probability that A or B will launch

P (A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

= 0.60 + 0.45 - 0.35

= 1.05 - 0.35

= 0.70

a) what is the probability that Neither will of these products launch ?

1 - Probability ( A or B will launch)

= 1 - 0.70

= 0.30

b)At least one product will be launched?

This is equivalent to the probability that A or B will be launched

P (A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

= 0.60 + 0.45 - 0.35

= 1.05 - 0.35

= 0.70

Answer:

600

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]p(x) = 1 + 6x - 5x^2[/tex]

x max = [tex]-b/2a[/tex]

a = -5

b = 6

-6/2(-5) = 6/10 = 3/5 = .6

.6 thousand = 600

600 speakers should be sold.

Alternatively, you can check the vertex of the parabola formed.

The question is incomplete. Here is the complete question.

In a recent year, the socres for the reading portion of a test were normally distributed, with a mean of 23.3 and a standard deviation of 6.4. Complete parts (a) through (d) below.

(a) Find the probability that a randomly selected high school student who took the reading portion of the test has a score that is less than 18. (Round to 4 decimal places as needed.)

(b) Find a probability that a random selected high school student who took the reading portion of the test has a score that is between 19.9 and 26.7.

(c) Find a probability that a random selected high school student who took the reading portion of the test ahs a score that is more than 36.4.

(d) Identify any unusual events. Explain your reasoning.

Answer: (a) P(X<18) = 0.2033

              (b) P(19.9<X<26.7) = 0.4505

              (c) P(X>36.4) = 0.0202

               (d) Unusual event: P(X>36.4)

Step-by-step explanation: First, determine the z-score by calculating:

[tex]z = \frac{x-\mu}{\sigma}[/tex]

Then, use z-score table to determine the values.

(a) x = 18

[tex]z = \frac{18-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

z = -0.83

P(X<18) = P(z< -0.83)

P(X<18) = 0.2033

(b) x=19.9 and x=26.7

[tex]z = \frac{19.9-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

z = -0.67

[tex]z = \frac{26.7-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

z = 0.53

P(19.9<X<26.7) = P(z<0.53) - P(z< -0.67)

P(19.9<X<26.7) = 0.7019 - 0.2514

P(19.9<X<26.7) = 0.4505

(c) x=36.4

[tex]z = \frac{36.4-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

z = 2.05

P(X>36.4) = P(z>2.05) = 1 - P(z<2.05)

P(X>36.4) = 1 - 0.9798

P(X>36.4) = 0.0202

(d) Events are unusual if probability is less than 5% or 0.05. So, part (c) has an unusual event.

The probability will be:

(a) 0.2038

(b) 0.4046

(c) 0.0203

(d) Event in part (c) is unusual.

According to the question,

Let,

(a)

The z-score for X=18 will be:

→ [tex]z = \frac{X- \mu}{\sigma}[/tex]

      [tex]= \frac{18-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

      [tex]= -0.828[/tex]

So,

The probability will be:

→ [tex]P(X<18) = P(z < -0.828)[/tex]

                     [tex]= 0.2038[/tex]

(b)

The z-score for X=19.9 will be:

→ [tex]z = \frac{X -\mu}{\sigma}[/tex]

     [tex]= \frac{19.9-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

     [tex]= -0.531[/tex]

The z-score for X=26.7 will be:

→ [tex]z = \frac{X -\mu}{\sigma}[/tex]

      [tex]= \frac{26.7-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

      [tex]= 0.531[/tex]

So,

The probability will be:

→ [tex]P(19.9 < X< 23.3) = P(-0.531 < z< 0.531)[/tex]

                                   [tex]= 0.4046[/tex]

(c)

The z-score for X=36.4 will be:

→ [tex]z = \frac{X -\mu}{\sigma}[/tex]

     [tex]= \frac{36.4-23.3}{6.4}[/tex]

     [tex]= 2.047[/tex]

So,

The probability will be:

→ [tex]P(X > 36.4 )= P(z > 2.047)[/tex]

                       [tex]= 0.0203[/tex]

(d)

Just because it's probability value is less than 0.05, so that the events is "part c" is unusual.

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Answer: x=8/3 or x= 2.6666....

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]2+3x-10=0[/tex]

[tex]2-10=-8[/tex]

[tex]3x-8=0[/tex]

add 8 on both sides

[tex]3x-8+8=0+8[/tex]

[tex]3x=8[/tex]

divide 3 on both sides

[tex]x=\frac{8}{3}[/tex]

Answer:

8/3

Step-by-step explanation:

2 +3x + 10 = 0

2-10 +3x = 0

-8 + 3x = 0

3x = 8

x = 8/3

Answer:

Algebra deals with knowing the value of unknown variables and functional relationships, while trigonometry touches on triangles, sides and angles and the relationship between them.

Algebra is more on polynomial equations, x and y while trigonometry more on sine, cosine, tangent, and degrees.

Trigonometry is much more complicated than algebra but algebra has its uses in our daily lives, be it calculating distance from point to another or determining the volume of milk in a milk container.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

Although both Algebra II and Trigonometry involve solving mathematical problems, Algebra II focuses on solving equations and inequalities while Trigonometry is the study of triangles and how sides are connected to angles.

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Answer

$25.59

Step-by-step explanation:

subtract by percentage or you can also do:

100% - 4.5% = 95.5%

95.5% x $26.80 = $25.594

IF ROUNDED: $25.59

Answer:

$25.65

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original hourly rate be r.  

Then 1.045r + $26.80/hr.

Dividing both sides by 1.045, we get:

      $26.80/hr

r = ------------------ = $25.65  This was the before-raise pay rate.

         1.045

Answer:

Slope : 2

slope-intercept: y = 2x + 6

Point-slope (as asked): y - 4 = 2 (times) (x + 1)

standered: 2x - y = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

There is a positive correlation between these two variables.

Step-by-step explanation:

Positive correlation is an association amid two variables in which both variables change in the same direction.  

A positive correlation occurs when one variable declines as the other variable declines, or one variable escalates while the other escalates.

As the distance covered by the vehicle increases the amount of gas consumed also increases. Thus, the weekly cost of gas will also increase.

Thus, there is a positive correlation between these two variables.

Answer:

The Width = 65.44 inches

The Height = 36.81 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

We are told in the question that:

The width and height of an newer 75-inch television whose screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9

Using Pythagoras Theorem we known that:

Width² + Height² = Diagonal²

Since we known that the size of a television is the length of the diagonal of its screen in inches.

Hence, for this new TV

Width² + Height² = 75²

We are given ratio: 16:9 as aspect ratio

Width = 16x

Height = 9x

(16x)² +(9x)² = 75²

= 256x² + 81x² = 75²

337x² = 5625

x² = 5625/337

x² = 16.691394659

x = √16.691394659

x = 4.0855103303

Approximately x = 4.09

For the newer 75 inch tv set

The Height = 9x

= 9 × 4.09

= 36.81 inches

The Width = 16x

= 16 × 4.09

= 65.44 inches.

Answer:

1.)  [tex]\frac{1}{9^4}*9^3[/tex]

2.) [tex]\frac{1}{w^7}[/tex]

3.)

Step-by-step explanation:

When you have a negative exponent, rewrite:

[tex]x^{-a}=\frac{1}{x^a}[/tex]

Rewrite using this to change all negative exponents.

Answer:

Multiple Answers

Step-by-step explanation:

Note: When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents. When dividing numbers with exponents, you subtract exponents.When you have a negative exponent, flip the fraction and write it as a positive exponent.

1) -4 + 3= -1  

So we have  (9^-4) + (9^3)= (1/(9^1)

2) (1/w)^7

3) cannot read problem, but just apply the rules I wrote under "Note"

4) 14/y

5) cannot read problem,but just apply the rules I wrote under "Note"

6) 20d^4 n^? --Cannot read n exponents--.

7) cannot read problem

8) Cannot read problem

9) 90/z^4---only if exponents are 5,-3,and-6

10) 1/(9^5)

11) 54b^4

12) Cannot read problem

13) 16d^8c^8 ---if exponents are 5,3,6,2--

14) s^8

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Answer:

1. step 4

2.idk

3. step 2

4.-5n = 1 --------->  n= -1/5

n + 15 = -10 -------> -25

n/5 = -1/5 ------> n = -1

n - 13 = -12 ------> n = 1

5. cant see the drop down menu or possible answers

but if an answer is the addition one thing

then the second one is the subtraction thing

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

So option B is the answer.

If x + 2 is the only factor of the polynomial P(x) then we need to find the P(2) is Not Zero. Therefore, the option B is the correct answer.

Suppose the considered polynomial is of only one variable.

Then, the standard form of that polynomial is the one in which all the terms with higher exponents are written on left side to those which have lower exponents.

Given information;

If x + 2 is the only factor of the polynomial P(x) then we need to find the P(2) :

P(x) = x + 2

p(2) = 2 + 2

p(2) = 4

The P(2) is Not Zero.

Therefore, the option B is the correct answer.

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Answer:

(a) 2,162,160

(b) 3,003

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) order matters

You can choose from 14 for the first pick. Then you have 13 left for the second pick. Then you have 12 left for the third pick. Keep going until you have 9 left for the 6th pick. The number when order matters is:

total = 14 * 13 * 12 * 11 * 10 * 9 = 2,162,160

(b) Order does not matter

Start with the same number as above for picking 6 out of 14. Since order does not matter, we divide by the number of ways you can arrange 6 items.

Since there are 6! ways of arranging 6 items,

total = 2,162,160/6! = 3,003

The number of ways when the order matters are 121080960.

The number of ways when order does not matters are 3003.

Given,

Choose 6 colors, without replacement, from 14 distinct colors.

We have to find:

- How many ways can this be done, if the order of the choices matters.

- How many ways can this be done if the order of the choices does not matter.

We use permutation when the order of the arrangements matters.

It is given by:

[tex]^ nP_r[/tex] = n! / r!

We use combination when order does not matter.

It is given by:

[tex]^nC_{r}[/tex] = n! / r! (n-r)!

Find the number of ways when order matters.

We have,

n = 14 and r = 6

[tex]^{14}P_{6}[/tex]

= 14! / 6!

= (14 x 13 x 12 x 11 x 10 x 9 x 8 x 7 x 6!) / 6!

= 4 x 13 x 12 x 11 x 10 x 9 x 8 x 7

= 121080960

Find the number of ways when order does not matter.

We have,

n = 14 and r = 6

[tex]^{14}C_{6}[/tex]

= 14! / 6! 8!

= 14 x 13 x 12 x 11 x 10 x 9 / 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2

= 7 x 13 x 11  x 3  

= 3003

Thus,

The number of ways when the order matters are 121080960.

The number of ways when order does not matters are 3003.

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Answer:  11 down and 9 right

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope IS rise over run where the top number of the fraction (numerator) determines the vertical distance --> positive is up, negative is down

and the bottom number of the fraction (denominator) determines the horizontal distance --> positive is right, negative is left.

Given slope = -11/9

the numerator is -11 so the "rise" is  DOWN 11 units

the denominator is 9 so the "run" is RIGHT 9 units

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A rotation about point A a reflection across the line containing AR a reflection across the line containing AQ a rotation about point R

Answer:

A rotation about point A

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