Let's solve this problem step-by-step.
STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION:
We will be using simultaneous equations to solve this problem.
The sum of angles on a straight line is 180°.
( R ) and ( 2x + 5 ) are both on the same straight line.
Therefore:
Equation No. 1 -
R + 2x + 5 = 180
R = 180 - 2x - 5
R = 175 - 2x
Vertically opposite angles are equivalent to each other.
( R ) is vertically opposite ( 3x + 15 ).
Therefore:
Equation No. 2 -
R = 3x + 15
Substitute the value of ( R ) from the first equation into the second equation to solve for ( x )
R = 3x + 15
175 - 2x = 3x + 15
- 2x - 3x = 15 - 175
- 5x = - 160
x = - 160 / - 5
x = 160 / 5
x = 32
Next we will substitute the value of ( x ) from the second equation into the first equation to solve for ( R ).
Equation No. 2 -
R = 175 - 2x
R = 175 - 2 ( 32 )
R = 175 - 64
R = 111
FINAL ANSWER:
Therefore, the answer is:
R = 111
x = 32
Hope this helps! :)
Have a lovely day! <3
Usually, rugs have a rectangular shape, therefore the section of the living room that Patrick wants to cover is a rectangle.
The area of a rectangle can be found by multiplying the length and the width of the rectangle:
A = l × w
Hence, the most appropriate measurements Patrick should provide are the length and the width of the section of his living room he wants to cover.
