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Angle ACD is 52 degrees.

Angle XYP is 76 degrees.

The answer is a = 8 and b = 1.

Let's analyze the situation:

George usually arrives at the train station at 5:00 pm to pick up Ava.

Ava arrived early, so she started walking home an hour earlier, which means she started walking at 4:00 pm.

George and Ava met along the route between the train station and their house.

They arrived home at 4:48 pm, which means they drove for 12 minutes after picking up Ava.

Since they drove for 12 minutes after picking up Ava, Ava must have been walking for 4:48 pm - 12 minutes = 4:36 pm. Therefore, Ava had been walking for 4:36 pm - 4:00 pm = 36 minutes before George picked her up.

Let's analyze the situation:

George usually arrives at the train station at 5:00 pm to pick up Ava.

Ava arrived early, so she started walking home an hour earlier, which means she started walking at 4:00 pm.

George and Ava met along the route between the train station and their house.

They arrived home at 4:48 pm, which means they drove for 12 minutes after picking up Ava.

Since they drove for 12 minutes after picking up Ava, Ava must have been walking for 4:48 pm - 12 minutes = 4:36 pm. Therefore, Ava had been walking for 4:36 pm - 4:00 pm = 36 minutes before George picked her up.

Let's analyze the situation:

George usually arrives at the train station at 5:00 pm to pick up Ava.

Ava arrived early, so she started walking home an hour earlier, which means she started walking at 4:00 pm.

George and Ava met along the route between the train station and their house.

They arrived home at 4:48 pm, which means they drove for 12 minutes after picking up Ava.

Since they drove for 12 minutes after picking up Ava, Ava must have been walking for 4:48 pm - 12 minutes = 4:36 pm. Therefore, Ava had been walking for 4:36 pm - 4:00 pm = 36 minutes before George picked her up.

Here is part (b):

The number of ways to choose three subsets A, B, C of S is 2^n * 2^n * 2^n = 2^(3n).

To find the number of ways that A is a subset of B, and B is a subset of C, we can use the following approach:

Choose a subset C of S. There are 2^n ways to do this.

Choose a subset B of C. There are 2^|C| ways to do this, where |C| is the size of C.

Choose a subset A of B. There are 2^|B| ways to do this, where |B| is the size of B.

Therefore, the number of ways that A is a subset of B, and B is a subset of C is:

∑_{C⊆S} 2^|C| * 2^|B|

where the sum is over all subsets C of S.

We can simplify this expression by noting that for any fixed subset C of S, the number of ways to choose subsets B and A of C such that A is a subset of B is 2^(|C|+1). This is because we can choose any subset B of C, and then choose any subset A of B. There are 2^(|C|+1) ways to do this.

Therefore, the number of ways that A is a subset of B, and B is a subset of C is:

∑_{C⊆S} 2^(|C|+1)

We can evaluate this sum using the following trick:

∑_{C⊆S} 2^(|C|+1) = 2 * ∑_{C⊆S} 2^|C|

The sum on the right-hand side is just the number of subsets of S, which is 2^n. Therefore, we have:

∑_{C⊆S} 2^(|C|+1) = 2 * 2^n = 2^(n+1)

Finally, the probability that A is a subset of B, and B is a subset of C is:

2^(n+1) / 2^(3n) = 1 / 2^(2n-1)

Therefore, the probability that A is a subset of B, and B is a subset of C is 1 / 2^(2n-1).

To solve this problem, we need to understand the relationships within the triangle STU. Here are the steps to find the length of \( SX \):

### Step 1: Analyzing the Triangle

Given:

- \( S \), \( T \), and \( U \) are the vertices of the triangle.

- \( M \) is the midpoint of \( ST \).

- \( N \) is a point on \( TU \) such that \( SN \) is the altitude of the triangle.

- \( ST = SU = 13 \), \( TU = 8 \).

- \( UM \) and \( SN \) intersect at \( X \).

### Step 2: Applying the Median and Altitude Properties

Since \( M \) is the midpoint of \( ST \), \( SM = MT = \frac{13}{2} = 6.5 \).

Also, \( SN \) is an altitude, so it is perpendicular to \( TU \).

### Step 3: Use the Property of the Centroid

In any triangle, the centroid (intersection of the medians) divides each median in a 2:1 ratio. Since \( X \) is the intersection of the medians \( SN \) and \( UM \), it is the centroid of triangle \( STU \).

This implies:

\[
SX = \frac{2}{3} \times SN
\]

where \( SN \) is the altitude from \( S \) to \( TU \).

### Step 4: Calculate SN Using the Area of the Triangle

We use the fact that the area of the triangle can be calculated in two ways:

1. Using base \( TU \) and height \( SN \).

2. Using Heron's formula.

#### Heron's Formula:

First, calculate the semi-perimeter \( s \):

\[
s = \frac{ST + SU + TU}{2} = \frac{13 + 13 + 8}{2} = 17
\]

Then, calculate the area \( \Delta \):

\[
\Delta = \sqrt{s(s - ST)(s - SU)(s - TU)} = \sqrt{17(17 - 13)(17 - 13)(17 - 8)} = \sqrt{17 \times 4 \times 4 \times 9} = \sqrt{2448} = 24
\]

#### Area Using Altitude \( SN \):

The area can also be written as:

\[
\Delta = \frac{1}{2} \times TU \times SN = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times SN = 4 \times SN
\]

Equating the two expressions for the area:

\[
24 = 4 \times SN \implies SN = 6
\]

### Step 5: Calculate SX

Now that we know \( SN = 6 \), the length of \( SX \) is:

\[
SX = \frac{2}{3} \times 6 = 4
\]

Thus, the length of \( SX \) is \( \boxed{4} \).

Finding the Measure of Minor Arc TU

Understanding the Problem

We have a circle with center O.

Points T and U lie on the circle.

Point P is outside the circle with PT and PU tangent to the circle.

Angle TPO = 33 degrees.

We need to find the measure of minor arc TU.

Solution

Key Concept: The angle formed by two tangents to a circle from an external point is equal to the difference between the intercepted arcs.

Steps:

Find angle TPU:

Since PT and PU are tangents to the circle, angle PTO and angle PUO are right angles (90 degrees each).

In triangle TPU, the sum of angles is 180 degrees.

So, angle TPU = 180 - angle PTO - angle PUO = 180 - 90 - 90 = 0 degrees.

This means that points P, T, and U are collinear.

Find angle TOP:

Since triangle OTP is a right triangle (OT is a radius perpendicular to tangent PT), angle TOP = 90 - angle TPO = 90 - 33 = 57 degrees.

Find the measure of minor arc TU:

Angle TOP is the central angle subtended by minor arc TU.

The measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.

Therefore, the measure of minor arc TU is 57 degrees.

So, the measure of minor arc TU is 57 degrees.