Answer:
x=-6
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the number
3x = x^2 -54
Subtract 3x
3x-3x = x^2 -3x-54
0 = x^2 -3x-54
Factor
What 2 numbers multiply to -54 and add to -3
-9*6 = -54
-9+6 = -3
0=(x-9) (x+6)
Using the zero product property
x-9=0 x+6=0
x=9 x=-6
The questions asks for the negative solution
x=-6
Answer:
4 m/s downwards
Step-by-step explanation:
Velocity is given by dividing the distance by time taken to cover the diatance. Therefore, expressed as v=d/t
The distance is given as 24 m but the time given covers only half the distance. Therefore, the distance is 0.5*21=12 m
Time taken is given as 3 s
Substituting 12 m for d and 3 s for t then
V=12/3= 4 m/s
Velocity must have direction component hence velocity is 4 m/s downwards
The answer is 4x^2 - 7x+2
