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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)

The appalachian trail is a hiking trail that passes through the appalachian mountains. three members of a teen hiking group hiked a section of the trail. the hikers stopped at a rest area and equally shared 3 4 gallon of water. how much water did each person get?