Given a math problem with context and a question and 5 answer choices, the task is to provide the correct answer choice based on the problem. You must choose one of the given answer choices by letter: a, b, c, d, or e; anything else is invalid.

[Q]: Problem: if x ^ 2 – 3 x = 18, then one possible value of x – 4 =
Options: a. - 9, b. - 5, c. - 3, d. - 1, e. 2
[A]: e


[Q]: Problem: trapezoid jklm in the x - y plane has coordinates j = ( – 3, – 4 ), k = ( – 3, 1 ), l = ( 5, 7 ), and m = ( 5, – 4 ). what is its perimeter ?
Options: a. 34, b. 36, c. 38, d. 40, e. ( f ) 42
[A]: a


[Q]: Problem: the sum of two numbers is 20 and the sum of their squares is 140. find the product of the two numbers.
Options: a. 130, b. 140, c. 120, d. 145, e. 150
[A]:
a