For the equation to work, you have to have the same number on both sides of the equal sign
so to find ?, you can do:
13 - 2 = 12 - ? Simplify
11 = 12 - ? Subtract 12 on both sides
-1 = - ? Multiply -1 on both sides
1 = ?
Answer: 20 cm
To solve this, use the Pythagorean Theorem, a² + b² = c², where a and b are the legs of the right triangle, and c is the hypotenuse of the right triangle.
**The Pythagorean Theorem only works for right triangles.**
Substitute in the values.
a² + b² = c²
12² + 16² = c²
Solve for c, the hypotenuse.
12² + 16² = c²
144 + 256 = c²
400 = c²
c = √400
c = 20
The ratio of the height (h) of the streetlight to its distance to the end of Laura's shadow is the same as the ratio of Laura's height to her distance from the end of her shadow.
.. h/(12+9) = 5'4"/9
.. h = (21/9)*5'4" = 12 4/9 feet
.. h = 12 ft 5 1/3 inches
The streetlight is 12 ft 5 1/3 inches tall.
If you mean how far did you go you went 80 km
