If the polygons are similar, then the top side is equal to one half of the left side.
Since side (x -1) = 8, then x = 9.
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To find the probability of landing on a triangle, you will want find the combined areas of the triangles and the total area of the square target.
Divide the area of the combined areas and the total area to find the probability of landing on a triangle.
A = 1/2bh
1/2 x 8 x 8
A = 32 square inches
32 x 4
128 square inches (areas of triangles)
A = bh
26 x 26
A = 676 square inches
128/676 = 0.189
There is an approximate probability of 0.19 of hitting a triangle.
First, find the area of the circle using the formula A=pi r^2.
A=pi (2x+3)^2 = pi(4x^2 + 12x + 9)
Second, find the area of the rectangle inside by multiplying the polynomials.
(X+1)*(3x+2) = 3x^2 + 5x +2
Third, subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle to find the area of the shaded region.
pi(4x^2 + 12x + 9) - 3x^2 + 5x +2 =area of shaded region
Or
(pi (2x+3)^2) - ((X+1)(3x+2)) = area of shaded region
