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Suppose the equation ||x-a|-b|=2008 has 3 distinct real roots and a not =0. find the value of b.

Find the measure of anglec in the following triangle

Anne plans to increase the prices of all the items in her store by 5%. to the nearest cent, how much will an artist save if the artist buys a canvas and a frame that each measure 24 by 36 inches before the price increase goes into effect?