The pattern is to divide by 3
486 ÷ 3 = 162
162 ÷ 3 = 54
54 ÷ 3 = 18
18 ÷ 3 = 6
The next number is 6
D and E —> substitute the x or y of the point given into the functions to test if it is correct
Use the law of cosines:
c² = 8² + 11² - 2•8•11 cos(37°)
c² ≈ 44.4402
c ≈ 6.66634
Answer:
This is because to square a number just means to multiply it by itself. For example, (-2) squared is (-2)(-2) = 4. Note that this is positive because when you multiply two negative numbers you get a positive result.