Solve the problem.The orbit of a planet in a distant system is an ellipse with a sun at one focus. For x and y in millions of miles, the equation of the orbit is 
Find the smallest distance (the perigee) from the planet to the sun. (Use the fact that 
where 
) 
A. 90.4 million mi
B. 81.7 million mi
C. 73 million mi
D. 72.6 million mi
Answer: C
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Solve the problem.Maxwell's theory of electromagnetic waves established that electromagnetism moved through space in waves. Under certain conditions, an equation that Maxwell used to explain the motion of such waves would take the form 
where ? is the angle of incidence of the original wave, ? is the angle of incidence of the wave when reflected, A is the amplitude of the original wave, and B is the amplitude of the wave when reflected. Find the value of 
when 
-4.0px;" /> and 
Round to four decimal places.
A. 0.3417
B. -0.9245
C. 0.4789
D. -0.3492
For the polynomial, one zero is given. Find all others.P(x) = x3 - 7x2 + 15x - 25; 5
A. 1 + 2i, 1 - 2i
B. 1 + 
i, 1 - 
i
C. -1 + 2i, -1 - 2i
D. 1 + 
, 1 - 
Multiply and simplify.
? 3b
A. 
b
B. 
C. 
D. 11b
For the given whole number, determine the place value of the digit 3.30,542
A. tens B. ten-thousands C. hundred-thousands D. thousands