Which of the following best describes the focus of a parabola? O A. A single fixed point that is half the distance from the parabola as
the directrix is from the parabola
O B. A single line that is half the distance from the parabola as the
directrix is from the parabola
C. A single line that is the same distance from the parabola as the
directrix is from the parabola
D. A single fixed point that is
the same distance from the parabola as
the directrix is from the parabola

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step-by-step explanation:

c. 27 units.

step-by-step explanation:

we are told that in circle a, ∠bae ≅ ∠dae.

we can see from our given diagram that in and ;

, as these are radii of our given circle.

therefore, by sas congruence postulate.

hence, side be will be equal to side de as corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent. so we can set an equation to find the value of x as:

now let us substitute x=17 in the expression for the length of be.

therefore, length of be will be 27 units and option c is the correct choice.