Answer:
x =
, 
Step-by-step explanation:
6 = x^2 - 10x
0 = x^2 - 10x - 6
Let's use the quadratic formula. (
)

x = 
= 5 +- 
x =
, 
Answer:
9 to 4
Step-by-step explanation:
If you divide each of the first numbers on the answers by each of the second numbers they all become a ratio of 2 to 1 except for 9 to 4.
The corresponding sides of the model and the actual bridge are in proportion because the two solids are similar.
The scale factor from the model to the actual bridge is 5/25 = 6/30 = 8/40 = 1/5.
Answer: 1/5