Question

Write an expression to represent how much shorter the base is compared to the side: 4x + b is the base and ax + 9 is the side, it's a triangle btw

Answer 1

Answer:

The required expression would be (a-4)x + (9-b)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

In the triangle,

Base = 4x + b,

Side = ax + 9

Since, Side - base = $(ax + 9) - (4x + b)$

$=ax + 9 - 4x - b$

$=ax - 4x + 9 - b$

$=(a-4)x + (9-b)$

That is,

The base is (a-4)x + (9-b) shorter compared to the side.