Plug in 6.5 for x.
-8.5x-3.5x=-78
-8.5(6.5)-3.5(6.5)=-78
-55.25-22.75=-78
-78=-78

notice, if the original area was πr², then the new area has a factor in front of it, that much.
Move all the x terms to one side and solve for x. 15x-10x=21-6 : 5x/5=15/5 : x=3
Answer:
c = 26 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
using the Pythagorean theorem:
10² + 24² = c²
c² = 100 + 576 = 676
c = 26 cm