Answer:
x has to be -3 for the answer to be 0
Step-by-step explanation:
Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
36^2 + b^2 = 85^2
1296 + b^2 = 7225
b^2 = 7225 - 1296
b^2 = 5926
b = square root of 5929
b = 77 inches long
Because like terms you add or subtract together to make it easier to do the problem. just like you do with whole numbers. you add an subtract to make the answer simpler.
Multiply all terms by 12/1 to get rid of fractions.
8x+2= -9x+12
Add 9x to both sides
17x+2=12
Subtract 2 from both sides
17x=10
Divide both sides by 17
x=10/17
Final answer: x=10/17
