The answer to this problem is
x = -2
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
see below
Step-by-step explanation:
2x+8y=12 3x-8y=11
If we have to solve by substitution, Take the first equation and divide by 2
2x/2 + 8y/2 =12/2
x+4y = 6
Then subtract 4y from each side
x = 6 -4y
Then substitute this into the second equation
This is best solved by elimination
2x+8y=12
3x-8y=11
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5x = 36
x = 36/5
Given:
Height of man = 6 ft
Height of man's shadow = 11 feet
Height of building's shadow = 139 feet
To find:
The height of the building.
Solution:
We know that the heights of the objects and there shadows are always proportional.
Let x be the height of the building.
Multiply both sides by 139.
Therefore, the building is 75.8 feet long.