Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
EC = 12÷2 = 6
ED = √(CD² - EC²) = √(16² - 6²) = √220 = 2√55 ≅ 14.8 units
First, we need to find the missing leg of triangle ACD. We have to use pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg.
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
In this problem,
a = 2
b = ?
c = 5
Plug our numbers into the formula above.
2^2 + b^2 = 5^2
Simplify our terms
4 + b^2 = 25
Subtract 4 from both sides
b^2 = 21
Take the square root of each side
b = √(21)
Now, we can solve for the area of triangle ABC
Area of a triangle = (h * b) / 2
h = height
b = base
In this problem,
h = √(21)
b = 5.0
Plug our numbers into the area formula of a triangle
Area = (√(21) * 5) / 2 = 11.46 square units
This one is easy.
<span>–8.6 = –4.1 + x
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So, what you have to do is add 4.1 on both sides.
You do this because you want to get X alone. when you do,
-8.6+4.1=-4.5
X=-4.5
The answer is B
Patty needs 17.5 feet of rope or 17 feet and 6 inches. :)
