3/8+x=1
x=5/8
A 1 inch button is 5/8 inches longer than a 3/8 inch button.
- Quadratic Formula:
, with a = x^2 coefficient, b = x coefficient, and c = constant
With our equation, plug in the values:

Next, solve the exponent and multiplications:

Next, solve the subtraction:

Next, factor out i (i = √-1):

Next, solve the square root:

Lastly, divide and <u>your answer is:</u>

Answer:
3 -1 -2
5 1 6
Step-by-step explanation:
An augmented system has the coefficients for the variables and then the solution going across
Rewriting the equations to get them in the form
ax + by = c
-3x+y =2
3x-y =-2
5x+y = 6
The matrix is
3 -1 -2
5 1 6
If 20 feet cost $36 then you can divide 36 by 20 to see how much one foot would cost. The answer is $1.80. Then multiply $1.80 x 15 feet and you get $27