<span>Dawn was at 6 am.
Variables
a = distance from a to passing point
b = distance from b to passing point
c = speed of hiker 1
d = speed of hiker 2
x = number of hours prior to noon when dawn is
The first hiker travels for x hours to cover distance a, and the 2nd hiker then takes 9 hours to cover that same distance. This can be expressed as
a = cx = 9d
cx = 9d
x = 9d/c
The second hiker travels for x hours to cover distance b, and the 1st hiker then takes 4 hours to cover than same distance. Expressed as
b = dx = 4c
dx = 4c
x = 4c/d
We now have two expressions for x, set them equal to each other.
9d/c = 4c/d
Multiply both sides by d
9d^2/c = 4c
Divide both sides by c
9d^2/c^2 = 4
Interesting... Both sides are exact squares. Take the square root of both sides
3d/c = 2
d/c = 2/3
We now know the ratio of the speeds of the two hikers. Let's see what X is now.
x = 9d/c = 9*2/3 = 18/3 = 6
x = 4c/d = 4*3/2 = 12/2 = 6
Both expressions for x, claim x to be 6 hours. And 6 hours prior to noon is 6am.
We don't know the actual speeds of the two hikers, nor how far they actually walked. But we do know their relative speeds. And that's enough to figure out when dawn was.</span>
Answer: Option C. 55
Solution:
The key for a stem-and-leaf plot is:
12 | 5 = 12 5
Stem | Leaf = Stem Leaf
55 | 6 = 55 6
Stem: 55
Leaf: 6
Answer:
y=14+(2/3x)
Step-by-step explanation:
Your main goal is to get Y by itself on one side.
To start subtract 2x from both sides. This will give you -3y=42-2x.
Then you divide both sides by -3 to get Y by itself.
That will leave you with ...
y=14+(2/3x)
(remember the negatives cancel each other out)
Answer:
3/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equation 3/2(4x-2)-3x = 5-(x+2)
Open the parenthesis
3/2(4x) - 3/2(2) -3x = 5-x-2
6x-3-3x = 3-x
3x-3 = 3-x
Collect like terms
3x+x = 3+3
4x = 6
Divide both sides by
4x/4 = 6/4
x = 3/2
Hence the value of x is 3/2
Answer:
2x3x5=120
Step-by-step explanation:
