(x-5)(x+3)=0
x^2+3x-5x-15=0
(x^2+3x) (-5x-15)
x(x+3) -5(x+3)
x-5=0 x+3=0
x=5 OR -3
Using pi at 3.14 the answer is 1,017.36
Some things you need to know:
1) You need to know how to convert standard form to slope y-int. form and slope y-int. form to standard form.
2) When two lines are parallel, the slopes are the same.
3) When two lines are perpendicular, the slopes are negative reciprocals of each other. (Or their product is -1)
example: 3/4 --> -4/3.
3/4 * -4/3 = -12/12 = -1
4) To find the value of b, substitute the point into the equation.
5) Convert the equation to slope y-int. form to find the slope.
6) When a line has an undefined slope, the slope y-int. will look either like
y = __ (forms horizontal line) or x = __ (forms vertical line).
To find the perpendicular of these lines, turn y to x / x to y.
To find the value of __, look at the point located in the line, so if x = ___
passes through (5,3), then x = 5 because x = 5 in the point. So the
equation would be x = 5.
Use online practice tests and other sources if you don't understand.
Given:
The length of the ladder = 12 ft
The angle of ladder with ground = 60 degrees
To find:
How far up the building the ladder will reach.
Solution:
Using the given information draw a figure as shown below.
We need to find the vertical distance between the top of ladder and the ground.
Let x be the required distance.
In a right angle triangle,
In the below triangle ABC,
Multiply both sides by 12.
Therefore, the ladder will reach 
ft far up the building.
