Which points define the solution set of this linear-quadratic system of equations?

Lindsay used two points, (x,y; ) and (+2.82), to find the equation of the line, y = mx + b, that passes through the points. y2-y, first, she used the definition of slope and determined that the value of mis x, - . given this information, which expression must represent the value of b?

The distance between two cities is 368 miles. if the scale on the map is 1/4 inch=23 miles, what is the distance between the cities on the map?

Aladder that is 20ft long is leaning against the side of a building. if the angle formed between the ladder and the ground is 75 degrees how far is the bottom of the from the base of the building?