If there are 4 trucks then the first truck weighs x
then x+2tons
then x+4tons
then x+6tons = 32tons
so 4x+12=32
-12 -12
/4 /4
x=5
so plug it back in
truck 1= 5tons or 10,000lbs
truck 2= 7tons or 14,000lbs
truck 3= 9tons or 18,000lbs
truck 4= 11tons or 22,000lbs
Answer:
x=-3.5
reason:
first, add 3 to both sides
this makes the equation -1/2x=7
then, divide both sides by -1/2
this will give you x=-3.5
Two strings are 15 inches and 7 inches long.
You could draw a diagram that has two rulers (that are longer than 12 inches).
Draw a piece of string that is exactly 15 inches on one ruler.
Draw another piece of string on the other ruler at exactly 7 inches.
Then you can find the total length of the two strings by adding 15 and 7 inches.
15 + 7 = 22
The total length of both the strings is 22 inches. You can draw a ruler and a piece of string on it at 22 inches.
The other endpoint is (1, -17).
The midpoint formula is:

Using our midpoint and endpoint, we have:

For the first equation (to find the x-coordinate) we will multiply both sides by 2:

Subtract 11 from both sides:
12 - 11 = 11+x₂ - 11
1 = x₂
For the second equation (the y-coordinate) we multiply both sides by 2:

Add 5 to both sides:
-22+5 = -5+y₂ + 5
-17 = y₂
This means that (x₂, y₂) is at (1, -17).