Answer:
x = 18
Step-by-step explanation:
(whole secant) x (external part) = (whole secant) x (external part)
(6+x)6 = (8+10)* 8
6*(6+x) = 8(18)
Divide each side by 6
6+x = 8(18)/6
6+x = 8*3
6+x = 24
Subtract 6 from each side
6+x-6 =24-6
x = 18
The answer depends on the way you solved it.
I am assuming you take the base on which you perceived to be: . 5 and height which is 2.
So you must've ended with 1
But in actuality, you need to use the equation above and plug in 1.5 and 1
Subtract them and you should get 1.25
Do the same to the other side, you should get 6.
.125 x 6 = .875
First, let's turn all the numbers into improper fractions so that we can find the answer easier.
-2
= r - 
-
= r - 
Now we have to isolate 'r'.
First, we have to make sure that the variable is on one side and all the numbers are on the other side.
To do this, we have to add
to both sides.
In order to do this, we need to ensure that both fractions have a common denominator.
-
= r - 
Ensure that the denominators are the same:
= r - 
+
= r
= r
Good luck!