Are you supposed to add exponents when you combine like terms to simplify an expression?

In the diagram, ab is tangent to c, ab = 4 inches, and ad = 2 inches. find the radius of the circle.

Maci and i are making a small kite. two sides are 10". two sides are 5". the shorter diagonal is 6". round all your answers to the nearest tenth. 1. what is the distance from the peak of the kite to the intersection of the diagonals? 2. what is the distance from intersection of the diagonals to the top of the tail? 3. what is the length of the longer diagonal?

Atriangle has side lengths of x, x+11, and 3x+5. what is the perimeter? a. 3x^2 + 38x + 55 b. 4x + 16 c. 5x + 16 d. 3x^3 + 38x^2 + 55x