Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a question that uses the Pythagorean Theorem.
a = 35 feet
b = x which is the height of the tree.
c = 3*x + 1 so we are trying to find x. Substitute into a b and c
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
35^2 + x^2 = (3x + 1)^2
35^2 + x^2 = 9x^2 + 6x + 1 Subtract x^2 from both sides.
35^2 = 8x^2 + 6x + 1 Subtract 35^2 from both sides.
0 = 8x^2 + 6x + 1 - 35^2
0 = 8x^2 + 6x - 1224
Does this factor?
(x + 12.75)(x - 12)
x - 12 = 0 is the only value that works.
x = 12
The tree is 12 feet high.
Note: I used the quadratic formula to solve this.
Answer: x = 7
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve the equation,
First step, open the bracket
3(x-5)-14=2(x-7)+2
3x -15 -14 = 2x -14 +2
Then, add the like terms
3x - 29 = 2x -16
Transpose the values at the right hand side to the left hand side
3x - 2x = -16 + 29
x = 7
