X*a = 244 is equation (1)
x+a = 2 is equation (2)
Solve equation (2) for 'a' to get
x+a = 2
a = 2-x
Call this equation (3)
We will plug equation (3) into equation (1)
x*a = 244
x*(a) = 244
x*(2-x) = 244
Notice how the 'a' is replaced with an expression in terms of x
Let's solve for x
x*(2-x) = 244
2x-x^2 = 244
x^2-2x+244 = 0
If we use the discriminant formula, d = b^2 - 4ac, then we find that...
d = b^2 - 4ac
d = (-2)^2 - 4*1*244
d = -972
indicating that there are no real number solutions to the equation x^2-2x+244 = 0
So this means that 'x' and 'a' in those two original equations are non real numbers. If you haven't learned about complex numbers yet, then the answer is simply "no solution". At this point you would stop here.
If you have learned about complex numbers, then the solution set is approximately
{x = 1 + 15.588i, a = 1 - 15.588i}
which can be found through the quadratic formula
Note: it's possible that there's a typo somewhere in the problem that your teacher gave you.
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
21 3/16...as a decimal
the 21 is a whole number and goes to the left of the decimal....and the fraction 3/16 goes to the right of the decimal.
3/16 = 0.1875....now add ur 21 and u get 21.1875 inches wide
2 3/8....as a decimal
3/8 = 0.375....now put ur 2 in there and it becomes 2.375 inches thick
Yes he does. If you cut something 6 times you make 7 pieces
