To find this, turn the word question into an equation.
"One less than" means - 1, which is 1 being subtracted from something.
"half a number" means 1/2x, since 1/2 is half and x is unknown.
"is 12" means = 12, which is something equals 12.
Putting this in order would be 1/2x, then - 1, then = 12.
As an equation, this is 1/2x - 1 = 12.
So the equation is 1/2x - 1 = 12
Now you must find the number by solving this equation.
1/2x - 1 = 12
First, add 1 to both sides.
12 + 1 = 13
1/2x = 13
Now multiply both sides by 2.
This way, x will be isolated since 1/2x • 2 = 1x, and 1x = x.
13 • 2 = 26
x = 26
The number is 26.
I think the fourth option is the answer. It wi give you the Side angle side postulate.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Snorkel, mask, and flippers Slope: 2 (so in the equation, it would look like 2x).
Snorkel, mask, and flippers Y-intercept: 10 (12 - 2 = 10, which is 0 hours, possibly the initial amount)
Snorkel, mask, and flippers Slope intercept form: y = 2x + 10
Check the picture below.
since the vertical distance, namely the y-coordinate, is twice as much as the horizontal, then if the horizontal is "x", the vertical one must be 2x.
let's find the hypotenuse first.
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