Let us start with something we know is true.
5 > 3
That reads as 5 is greater than 3. Anyone will tell you that that is a true statement.
But what happens when you multiply this result by - 10
5 * -10 > 3 * - 10
- 50 > - 30 is that true? If you are not sure, think it terms of money. Which would you rather be
owing 50 dollars to some or owing 30 dollars to someone? Of course if you are careful with money you would likely say neither. But this is math so you have to choose.
You likely would have to say you would want to owe 30 dollars. That makes - 30 larger than - 50. So a true statement has now become a false one. Check with me if you don't understand. I'd like to know if you accept my explanation.
Answer:
E
Step-by-step explanation:
When the absolute value of a number is trying to be found, you take the number inside and if its a negative it turns to a positive and if its a positive inside then it stays the same.
Answer: x=9
Step-by-step explanation:
2x+10=28
2x=18
x=9
Answer:
The length of the midsegment is 9 ⇒ (B)
Step-by-step explanation:
In a triangle,
- The midsegment is the segment which joining the midpoints of two opposite sides of it
- The length of the midsegment is half the length of the third side in the triangle which opposite to it
<em>Let us use this rule to solve our question</em>
In Δ AC
∵ DE is the midsegment of it
∵ DE is opposite to the side AC
∴ The length of DE = 1/2 the length of AC
∵ The length of AC = 18
∴ The length of DE = 1/2 × 18
∴ The length of DE = 9
∴ The length of the midsegment is 9
The correct answer is B
