1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
KatRina [158]
3 years ago
7

given pq = 2x and qr = 4x - 8 and pr = 16. what is the value of x? what is the value of pq? what is the value of qr?

Mathematics
1 answer:
Ugo [173]3 years ago
8 0
Answer:
X= 4
PQ= 8
QR= 8

Explanation:
As shown in the diagram, the line PR is made of the lines PQ and QR. Therefore, we can assume the equation PQ+QR=PR. When using the given values in the problem and substituting them in our equation, it becomes: 2X+4X-8=16 because PQ=2X, QR=4X-8, and PR=16. Here is how x is solved for:
2X+4X-8=16 (Original equation)
6X-8=16 (Simplify by adding 2X and 4X together)
6X=24 (Add 8 to both sides to isolate X)
X=4 (Divide both sides by 6, singling X out)
Referring back to how PQ=2X and QR=4X-8 we can solve for the each now that we know the value of X.
X=4
PQ= 2X= 2*4= 8
QR= 4X-8= 4(4)-8= 16-8=8
Additionally, we can check the answer by seeing if PQ and QR add to make the value of PR, which is given as 16. This proves to be correct as 8+8=16.
**Btw the diagram is not always going to look aligned to the values of the problem. Even though Q is not centered at the midpoint, PQ and QR are equal in value. Diagrams can be deceiving if not specified as to scale!**
You might be interested in
On Fridays, Jerry stops at Steak & Taco Shack before he goes home. This week
Vika [28.1K]

Answer:

Steak sandwich = x = 4

Cheese fries = y = 1.75

Taco salad = z = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let :

Steak sandwich = x

Cheese fries = y

Taco salad = z

This week:

x + 2y + 2z = 11.50 - - - - (1)

Last week :

2x + 3y + z = 15.25 - - - (2)

Two weeks ago :

x + 4y + z = 13 - - - - - (3)

Taking (1) and (2)

x + 2y + 2z = 11.50 ___(1)

2x + 3y + z = 15.25 ___(2)

Multiply (1) by 2 and (2) by 1 and subtract

2x + 4y + 4z = 23

2x + 3y + z = 15.25

_______________

y + 3z = 7.75 - - - - (4)

Taking (2) and (3)

2x + 3y + z = 15.25 - - (2)

x + 4y + z = 13 - - - - - (3)

Multiply (2) by 1 and (3) by 2 and subtract

2x + 3y + z = 15.25

2x + 8y + 2z = 26

______________

-5y - z = - 10.75 - - - - - (5)

Lets solve (4) and (5)

y + 3z = 7.75 - - - - (4) - - - multiply by 5

-5y - z = - 10.75 - - - - - (5) - - - multiply by 1

Then add the result :

5y + 15z = 38.75

-5y - z = - 10.75

____________

14z = 28

z = 28 / 14

z = 2

To find y ; put z = 2 in (4)

y + 3z = 7.75

y + 3(2) = 7.75

y + 6 = 7.75

y = 7.75 - 6

y = 1.75

From equation 3 ;

x + 4y + z = 13 - - - - - (3)

x + 4(1.75) + 2 = 13

x + 7 + 2 = 13

x + 9 = 13

x = 13 - 9

x = 4

Hence,

Steak sandwich = x = 4

Cheese fries = y = 1.75

Taco salad = z = 2

5 0
3 years ago
I want to fined out the digree of polynomial 5 x^4 + 3 x^2 + 1
grigory [225]

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of a monomial contained within the polynomial. The degree of the monomial is the sum of the exponents on the variables. Example, the degree of -4x^6y is 6+1=7.

Example, the degree of 4x^8 is 8.

So the degree of 5x^4 is 4.

The degree of 3x^2 is 2.

The degree of 1 is 0 since there is no variable in this expression.

So the degree of 5 x^4 + 3 x^2 + 1 is 4.

4 0
3 years ago
One concern of a gambler is that she will go broke before achieving her first win. Suppose that she plays a game in which the pr
Ray Of Light [21]

Answer:

The probability that she wins exactly once before she loses her initial capital is 0.243.

Step-by-step explanation:

The gambler commences with $30, i.e. she played 3 games.

Let <em>X</em> = number of games won by the gambler.

The probability of winning a game is, <em>p</em> = 0.10.

The random variable <em>X</em> follows a Binomial distribution, with probability mass function:

P(X=x)={n\choose x}p^{x}(1-p)^{n-x};\ x=0, 1, 2,...

Compute the probability of exactly one winning as follows:

P(X=1)={3\choose 1}(0.10)^{1}(1-0.10)^{3-1}\\=3\times0.10\times0.81\\=0.243

Thus, the probability that she wins exactly once before she loses her initial capital is 0.243.

4 0
3 years ago
Mail tigers weigh about 500 pounds female tires weigh about 300 pound male lions way about 450 pounds how much do female lions w
Slav-nsk [51]
250 bc if the original weight goes down 50 lbs for the male tiger it must apply for the female as well

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
In a survey men in a certain country (ages 20-29), the mean height was 62.8 inches with a standard deviation of 2.8 inches, what
AVprozaik [17]

Answer:

the height that represents the 99th percentile is 69.324  inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that :

the mean height =  62.8 inches

standard deviation = 2.8  inches

For 99th percentile;

Let X be the random variable;

SO, P(Z≤ z)  = 0.99

From the standard normal z tables

P(Z )= 2.33

The standard z score formula is :

z = \dfrac{X- \mu}{\sigma}

2.33 = \dfrac{X- 62.8}{2.8}

2.33 × 2.8 = X - 62.8

6.524 = X - 62.8

6.524 +62.8 =  X

69.324  = X

X = 69.324

Therefore; the height that represents the 99th percentile is 69.324  inches

8 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Debra travels a distance of 2 miles in 1 minute how much distance can she cover in 25 minutes
    12·1 answer
  • Use complete sentences to describe how measurements of position in two directions (vertical and horizontal) are sufficient enoug
    7·1 answer
  • How to solve 488x6 ?
    10·1 answer
  • Students in Mrs. Thompson's classes are making cards to send to troops overseas.
    14·1 answer
  • Find three consecutive odd integers such that the square of the second decreased by four times the first is seven more than six
    7·1 answer
  • Examine the diagram. It is not drawn to scale.
    14·1 answer
  • Solve for x.<br><br> x3=−1000<br><br> Enter your answer in the box.<br> x =
    5·2 answers
  • the area A of a sector circle is given by A= ... idk how to write that so look at the image please lol
    12·2 answers
  • -6 - (-9)<br> thats it i just need help with that
    5·1 answer
  • I start with 8 grapes in my yard. The grapes triple every week. In how many weeks will there be 320 grapes in my yard (rounded t
    8·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!