Answer:
26.7
Step-by-step explanation:
This is the answer because 26.7/20 = (16+26.7)/32
When two triangles are similar, it means their sides are also proportional. The reason why it is not ten is because you need to add 10 to 16 to the large triangle as well, which no longer makes it proportional.
To solve, you create a formula.
(16+x)/32=x/20
Multiply both sides by 32 to get rid of the 32 in the left side.
16+x=32x/20
Multiply both sides by 20 to get rid of the 20 right side.
320+20x=32x
-20x on both sides to get all the variables on one side and all the nukbers on the other.
320=12x
Divide both sides by 12 to get x by itself
x=26.66667
Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation
x=9
Answer:
The barge can carry up to 94 railroad cars.
Step-by-step explanation:
Create an inequality to represent the weight of the barge to the max weight.
24 + 4r ≤ 400
Solve for r:
4r ≤ 400 - 24
4r ≤ 376
4r ≤ 376/4
r ≤ 94
