First we pick the equation. Let's say we pick first one. From it we express y.
Then we use this y and plug it in instead of y in the second equation.
Now just solve for x.
We plug this x in the first equation.
And solve for y.
So the solution to the equation is geometrically a point P which lies on the intersection of the two lines.
Hope this helps.
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
You used Pythagorean theroem which is correct as this does form a right triangle however 50 is the hypotenuse as the ladder is propped up against the wall. 30 would then be the height of the triangle and the base is unknown so...
50 squared minus thirty squared gives 1600 so:
Therefore x is the square root of 1600 which is 40
The answer is .
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