Answer:
The length of each side of the city is 250b
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
--- tree distance from north gate
--- movement from south gate
--- movement in west direction from (b)
See attachment for illustration
Required
Find x
To do this, we have:
--- similar triangles
So, we have the following equivalent ratios
Where:
Substitute these in the above equation
Express as fraction
Cross multiply
Open bracket
Rewrite as:
Expand
Factorize
Factor out x + 284
Split
Solve for x
x can't be negative;
So:
Q - 7 5/6 = 6 1/2
q = 6 1/2 + 7 5/6
q = 13/2 + 47/6 / multiply 13/2 by 3
q = 39/6 + 47/6
q = 86/6
5/12*6 =5/12*6/1 crosscancle you get 5/2 the you get 2 1/2
Answer:
x=10, y=-10
Step-by-step explanation:
Hello!
Here are the steps to your problem:
3x + 5 = x - 3
3x -x = -3 -5
2x = -8
x = -4
I hope this helps you! Have a lovely day!
-Mal
