Simplify the expression.
(a^7)^9

△abc is similar to △xyz. also, side ab measures 6 cm, side bc measures 18 cm, and side xy measures 12 cm. what is the measure of side yz ? enter your answer in the box.

Of the following, which statement or statements accurately reflect a way in which credit can be safer than cash? i. if your credit card gets stolen, you can cancel it and get your money back. ii. it is harder to lose a single credit card than a large number of bills. iii. if a merchant does not honor the agreement, you can call the credit company and dispute the charges. a. i and iii b. ii only c. iii only d. i, ii, and iii

1. which answer is the solution set to the given inequality? 2x+6< 8 a. x e (-∞,1) b. x e [1,∞) c. x e (1,∞) d. x e (-∞,1] 2. which answer represents the given compound inequality in interval notation? x≥12 or x< -4 a. x e [-4, 12) b. x e (-∞, -4) u [12,∞) c. x e (-∞, -4] u (12,∞) d. x e (-4,12] 3. which answer is the solution set of the given compound inequality? 7> x+6 or x-2≥3 a. x e (-∞, 1) u [5,∞) b. x e (1, 5] c. x e (-∞, 1) ∩ [5,∞) d. x e [1,5) 4. which conjunction or disconjunction is equivalent to the given absolute value inequality? |x+3|> 12 a. x+3> 12 and x+3< -12 b. x+3< 12 and x+3> -12 c. x+3< 12 or x+3> -12 d. x+3> 12 or x+3< -12