Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Create a right triangle with the the two legs being sides of 9 and 12...then use the Pythagorean theorem to solve
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
9^2 + 12^2 = c^2
81 + 144 = c^2
225 = c^2
Square root both sides to get c = 15 feet.
Hello Melissamv9321, <span>find the lengths of the missing sides if side a is opposite angle a, side b is opposite angle b, and side c is the hypotenuse</span> <span>In this right triangle, you are given the measurements for the hypotenuse, c, and one leg, b. The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle and it is always the longest side of the triangle. To find the length of leg a, substitute the known values into the Pythagorean Theorem. Solve for a2.</span>
Answer:
22 and a half weeks
Step-by-step explanation:
We are told that Nilda owes $250 and has been earning $25 per week to catch up and start saving.
Also, Karla has saved $200 and has been saving an extra $5 per week to slowly build her savings.
Let the number of weeks they save for be represented as x.
Therefore, for them to have the same amount of money after x weeks,
25x - 250 = 200 + 5x
The left hand side represents Nilda's situation (250 is being deducted because she owes $250) while the right hand side represents Karla's situation (the 200 is added because she already owns $200).
Solving for x:
25x - 250 = 200 + 5x
Collecting like terms:
25x - 5x = 250 + 200
20x = 450
x = 450 / 20 = 22.5 weeks
Hence, they would both need to save for 22 and a half weeks to have the same amount of money.
