In a proportional relationship, x and y will increase at the same rate. In order to find the value of x when y=4, we first have to find the ratio of x:y. We can do this by creating a fraction. After we know the ratio, simply replace the y value with 4 and solve for x. Here's the math:
y=15 when x=3 given values
y/x = 15/3 = 5 ratio of y to x
y=5x equation representing the proportional relationship
4=5x replace y with 4
4/5=x divide both sides by 5 to isolate x
Answer: The value of x=4/5 when y=4.
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So, first, what are the two sides?
let's call then x and y
we know that 2(x+y)=12.5 (that's the distance around)
so that means that x+y=6.25 (I just divided both by 2)
now, x=4y (from "4 times as long as it is wide")
so we can substitute:
x+4x=6.25
5x=6.25
x=1.25
so one side, is 1.25 and the other will be 1.25*4=5
and for the area we multiply the two:
1.25*5=6.25 square kilometers, and this is the answer!
Answer:
P=l+w
Step-by-step explanation:
Solve for P by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.
