A cone sliced by a plane results in a type of curve called a conic section. Use the given information and figure to identify the conic section produced in the plane. The plane is perpendicular to the axis of the cone. 
A. circle
B. hyperbola
C. parabola
D. ellipse
Answer: A
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+ y2 = 9
A. {(0, 3), (
, 2)}
B. {(0, 3), (- 
, 2)}
C. {(- 
, 2), (0, -3), (
, 2)}
D. {(0, -3), (
, 2)}
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Which states have a figure greater than 12.5?
A. Maine B. Wyoming, Maine C. Alaska, Texas, California, Idaho, Missouri D. Alaska, Texas, California, Wyoming, Idaho, Missouri
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Use properties of logarithms to expand the logarithmic expression as much as possible. Where possible, evaluate logarithmic expressions without using a calculator.ln 
A. ln e3 + ln 8 B. ln e3 - ln 8 C. 3 + ln 8 D. 3 - ln 8
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Find the average.76, 69, 89
A. 77 B. 79 C. 234 D. 78
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