Answer:
x = 5±sqrt(3)
Step-by-step explanation:
(x-5)^2=3
Take the square root of each side
sqrt((x-5)^2)=±sqrt(3)
x-5 = ±sqrt(3)
Add 5 to each side
x-5 +5= 5±sqrt(3)
x = 5±sqrt(3)
Answer:
9/8 or 1 1/8
Step-by-step explanation:
9/4 - 9/8
Need a common denominator, multiply 9/4 x 2/2
18/8 - 9/8
Subtract the top numbers
18-9 = 9
The eight stays the same
9/8 or 1 1/8
You will need 89 drums to ship out 5,300 liters if each drum holds 60 gallons.
