Hi, really need help on this last question for the night, help pls.

In the polynomial below, what number should replace the question mark to produce a difference of squares? x2 + ? x - 36

If, while training for a marathon, you ran 60 miles in 2/3 months, how many miles did you run each month? (assume you ran the same amount each month) write your answer as a whole number, proper fraction, or mixed number in simplest form. you ran __ miles each month.

Statement reason 1. δabc is similar to δced. given 2. 3. definition of slope 4. slope of slope of definition of slope 5. slope of × slope of multiplying the slopes 6. slope of × slope of substitution property of equality 7. slope of × slope of simplifying the right side the table contains the proof of the relationship between the slopes of two perpendicular lines. what is the reason for statement 2? a. parallel line segments that meet a common perpendicular line are proportional in length. b. the lengths of vertical and horizontal sides in congruent triangles are in a common ratio. c. trigonometric identities determine the lengths of the legs in a right triangle. d. corresponding side lengths in similar triangles are proportional in length.