Answer:
x=8
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve
a^2+b^2 = c^2 where a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse
6^2 + x^2 = 10^2
36 + x^2 = 100
Subtract 36 from each side
36-36 +x^2 = 100-36
x^2 = 64
Take the square root of each side
sqrt(x^2) = sqrt(64)
x = 8
Keep in mind: The entire line segment (VX) is equal to 14.
Let's see how the line segment looks like first.
Line segment VX is 14 units long.
14
______________
V X
W is on the line segment somewhere, and VW is equal to 3.
3 ?
______________
V W X
We have to solve for the <em>?.</em> Let's put ? as x. So now we are solving for x.
We have to set up our equation like this:
x + 3 = 14
Since our unknown value plus 3 is equal to 14, we have to subtract 3 from 14 to get our answer.
14 - 3 = 11
3 11
______________
V W X
The equation can be split into two equations:
y = log 6x
y = log 2(x + 4)
which is the system of equations that Omar can use to graph the single equation. The equations are logarithmic equations. They can be plotted directly into the coordinate system, use a logarithmic scale coordinate system, or linearize the equations before plotting.