Cyrus solved a quadratic equation. His work is shown below.
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Tower one = 15.6 cm
Tower two = 18.3 cm
Tower 3 = 13.9 cm.
Required:
Height of the 4th tower
Represent a cube by X; a cylinder by Y and a hexagonal prism by Z
Tower one, a cube with a hexagonal prism = X + Z = 15.6
Tower two, a cube with a cylinder = X + Y = 18.3
Tower 3, a hexagonal prism with a cylinder = Z + Y = 13.9
----- Equation 1
----- Equation 2
----- Equation 3
Subtract equation 1 from 2
---- Equation 4
Add Equation 4 to Equation 3
Divide both sides by 2
Substitute in Equation 2 and 3
----- Equation 2
Subtract 8.3 from both sides
----- Equation 3
Subtract 8.3 from both sides
So, we have that
The question states that the 4th tower is made up of the three shapes;
This implies that;
The height of the 4th tower is 23.9cm