Y/3 + 1/4 = 5/12
4y/12 + 3/12 = 5/12
4y/12 = 2/12
4y = 2
/4 /4
y = 1/2
Therefore y = 1/2
Answer:
14.3 feet.
14.3 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
The problem forms a right triangle in which:
The Vertical Leg of the Right Triangle = 3 feet
The Horizontal Leg of the Right Triangle =14 feet
We are to determine the length of the broken part of the tree. This is the Hypotenuse of the Right Triangle,
Using Pythagoras Theorem

Using elimination method. Using substitution will cause some fraction problems.
c- child tickets
a- adult tickets
4a + 7c = $83
5a + 6c = $90
multiply by -5
-20a - 35c = -$415
20a + 24c = $360
-11c= -$55
c = $5 child tickets
4a + 7(5)= $83
4a + 35 = $83
4a = $48
a= $12 adult tickets
A = P + I
2a = a + PTR/100
2a = a + 5aT/100
2a = a(1+T/20)
2=1+T/20
T=20 yrs