One third of a number decreased by 5 is -12. Write an equation.
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Answer:
JN = 32
Step-by-step explanation:
Δ JMN and Δ JKL are similar ( AA postulate )
then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is
=
( substitute values )
=
=
( cross- multiply )
11 JN = 8(JN + 12)
11 JN = 8 JN + 96 ( subtract 8 JN from both sides )
3 JN = 96 ( divide both sides by 3 )
JN = 32