First consider (x+c)^2 where c is just a random constant. if we expand this by foil (which is distributive property twice), we get x^2 + 2cx+ c^2. we want to find c^2 and to do that, we can first find c. we can find c by looking at the 2cx term. this term should match with 12x, so therefore 2c = 12 so c = 6. this also implies that c^2 = 36.
note that for this problem i was working backwards which is a very powerful problem solving tool: start with what you want to attain, and then see how you can go from where you are now to get to your destination.
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Answer: b) the tiles are not similar because both SP:SR is 5:4 and MJ:ML is 5:2
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
We are given that the tiles are rectangular which implies that they both have a 90° angle.
In order to prove similarity, We need to show that the lengths and widths are proportional.
P Q R S
J K L M
a) PQ : QR JK : LM
w=4 L=5 w=2 w=2
↓
We need Length (not width)
b) SP : SR MJ : ML
L=5 w=4 L=5 w=2
5 : 4 5 : 2
When comparing length to width they do not have the same ratio so the rectangles are not similar.
c) PQ : QR JK : KL
w=4 L=5 w=2 L=5
4 : 5 2 : 5
When comparing width to length they do not have the same ratio so the rectangles are not similar.
d) SR : ML PQ : JK
w=4 w=2 w=4 w=2
↓ ↓
We need Length (not width)
If the value of x-y is negative, and x and y are both positive.
x and y are positive numbers. To get negative number while subtracting , the value of x should be less than the value of y.
For example, 5 - 9 = -4
x is 5 and y is 9 both are positive. 5 - 9 is -4 that is negative.
5 is less than 9
From this we can conclude that the value of x is less than the value of y.
Count on the numbers and then you'll get 10 as your answer
