Answer:
x = -1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
This question can be solved by applying the laws of indices
In a^n, a - base
n - index
Given
9^x = 1/3
According to the laws of indices, a/b = b^(-a)
Hence we can write, 1/3 = 3^(-1)
9^x = 3^(2x)
Again according to the laws of indices,
a^b = a^n can be written as;
b = n
That is, if in an equation the bases are the same, the indices are also equal.
So we can write,
3^(2x) = 3^(-1)
2x = -1
Divide both sides of the equation by 2, the coefficient of x
2x/2 = -1/2
x = -1/2
Answer:
this doesnt make sense but the answer is
rcpl 2/5 = 5/2 = 2 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
2 1/2
Because it is closer to 0 and -1
Answer:
37.2
Step-by-step explanation:
when you turn the small triangle LMN to its right angle to cover the right angle of KLM, you find that they are similar triangles.
therefore the corresponding side lengths are at the same ratio.
LM/KM = MN/LN
LM = 24
MN = 13
we can get LN via Pythagoras of the small triangle
LN² + MN² = LM²
LN² + 13² = 24²
LN² = 24² - 13² = 576 - 169 = 407
LN = sqrt(407) = 20.174241
now back to our main problem
24/KM = 13/sqrt(407)
24×sqrt(407)/13 = KM = 37.2
We want to use elimination to solve
y = 0 (1)
x + y = 40 (2)
Multiply (1) by -1 to eliminate y.
-y = 0 (3)
Add (2) and (3).
x + y + (-y) = 40 + 0
x = 40
Answer: Multiply by -1.
