the reciprocal is 15 by 12
1 step (B): raise both sides of the equation to the power of 2.
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2 step (A): simplify to obtain the final radical term on one side of the equation.
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3 step (F): raise both sides of the equation to the power of 2 again.
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4 step (E): simplify to get a quadratic equation.
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5 step (D): use the quadratic formula to find the values of x.
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6 step (C): apply the zero product rule.
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Additional 7 step: check these solutions, substituting into the initial equation.
Yes, since 50 x 10 = 500.
Josie's height = 5 ft 6 in. = 5 1/2 ft = 11/2 ft.
Josie's shadow = 6 ft.
Ratio of shadow to height = 6 / 11/2 = 12/11
So, It would be equal to ratio of building's shadow to building's height.
18/x = 12/11
x = 18*11 /12
x = 3*11 / 2
x = 16.5
In short, Your Answer would be 16.5 Feet
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