Can someone explain this, please?

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Aline parallel to a triangle's side splits ab into lengths of x - 5 and x + 2. the other side, ac, is split into lengths of x and x + 12. what is the length of ac? a) 12 b) 24 c) 36 d)

Which of the following is the correct equation for this function? a. y= (x+4)(x+2) b. y=x^2+ 3x – 2 c. y+ 2 = – 2(x+3)^2 d. y+ 2 = 2(x+3)^2