Answer:
<h2>x = 8</h2>
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>Look at the picture</em>.
ΔABC and ΔACD are similar. Therefore corresponding sides are in proportion:
We have
Substitute:
<em>cross multiply</em>
So, number 1 is 7/15
And the second one is 95 8/15
They are equal. They're equal because if you simplify 500/600, it becomes 5/6.
<h3>
Answer: 3.7</h3>
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Explanation:
Check out the diagram below to see what's going on.
- a = 8.2 feet
- b = unknown
- c = 9 feet
Use the pythagorean theorem to find b
The length is roughly <u>3.7</u> feet.