Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation −7x − 5 = x + 3?
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Answer:
Value of x =20
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: EF = 9x+14 units , FG = 56 units and EG = 250 units.
Segment Addition Postulates states the following for 3 points that are collinear.
i.e, Let three points A, B and C are collinear and B is between A and C.
i,e AC = AB + BC
By Segment addition postulates; solve for x;
EG = EF + FG
Substitute the given values we get;
250 = 9x + 14 + 56
or
250 = 9x + 70
Subtract 70 on both sides we get;
250 -70 = 9x + 70 -70
Simplify:
180 = 9x
Divide both sides by 9 we get;
Simplify:
x = 20
Therefore, the value of x =20
To solve for x, we have to remember to isolate the variable.
For 1/2, we can make that 0.5, since their values are equivalent. Our equation:
Let's distribute the 0.5 first.
Now, let's simplify the right side of the equation. We have to distribute the negative to 3x and 1.
Then, we simplify the entire expression.
Our equation now:
Let's add 3x to the right and 3x to the left to simplify the -3x on the right side of the equation.
Let's do the same thing we did in Step 3 to 1.5. Subtract 1.5 on both sides of the equation.
Finally, we divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of triangle = 0.5 × Base × Height
→ Substitute in the values
200 = 0.5 × 5x × 5x
→ Simplify
200 = 12.5x²
→ Divide both sides by 12.5
16 = x²
→ Square root both sides
4 = x ∴ x = 4