There is a little-known theorem to solve this problem.
The theorem says that
In a triangle, the angle bisector cuts the opposite side into two segments in the ratio of the respective sides lengths.
See the attached triangles for cases 1 and 2. Let x be the length of the third side.
Case 1:
Segment 5cm is adjacent to the 7.6cm side, then
x/7.6=3/5 => x=7.6*3/5=
4.56 cm
Case 2:
Segment 3cm is adjacent to the 7.6 cm side, then
x/7.6=5/3 => x=7.6*5/3=
12.67 cmThe theorem can be proved by considering the sine rule on the adjacent triangles ADC and BDC with the common side CD and equal angles ACD and DCB.
Answer:
Slope = 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Find the difference of the y's over/divided by the difference of the x's.
i.e 8-2 / 14 - 13 = 6 / 1 = 6
Josh weight 66 pounds and Ben weighs 78 pounds.
Using x to represent Josh's weight, the formula is
x + (x + 12) = 144. Combine like terms to make 2x + 12 = 144. Subtract 12 from each side so that 2x = 132. Finally, divide both sides by 2 to get x = 66, which is Josh's weight. Add 12 pounds to find Ben's weight, which is 78 lbs.