In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.
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Question: Problem: if a ( a + 2 ) = 99 and b ( b + 2 ) = 99 , where a ≠ b , then a + b = 
Options: a ) - 2 , b ) - 5 , c ) - 8 , d ) - 10 , e ) - 12

Answer: a


Question: Problem: if x is real , find the maximum value of the expression - 2 x ^ 2 + 5 x + 7 . 
Options: a ) 6.125 , b ) 8.125 , c ) 10.125 , d ) 12.125 , e ) 14.125

Answer: c


Question: Problem: bert left the house with n dollars . he spent 1 / 4 of this at the hardware store , then $ 7 at the dry cleaners , and then half of what was left at the grocery store . when he got home , he had $ 19 left in his pocket . what was the value of n ? 
Options: a ) $ 36 , b ) $ 44 , c ) $ 52 , d ) $ 60 , e ) $ 68

Answer:
a