A man standing at point A walks 1 mile south, 3 miles east, 5 miles north, and 7 miles west to reach point B. The length of line
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Let's call the two numbers and
.
Given these variables, we can say: , based on the first sentence in the problem.
Also, remember that the reciprocal of a number is simply 1 divided by the number. Thus, we can say that:
To solve, we can simply substitute in for
in the second equation and solve.
- Set up
- Get terms on the left side to a common denominator for easier addition
- Simplify
- Cross multiplication (
)
- Simplify
- Subtract
from both sides of the equation
- Factor left side of the equation
- Zero Product Property
Now, notice that we have found two solutions, but the problem is only asking for one. This <em>likely </em>means that one of our solutions is extraneous. Let's take a look. Remember that the smaller positive number is equal to 14 less than the larger number. However,
,
Since is not positive in this case,
is not a solution.
Thus, is our only solution. In this case,
,
which means that the smaller number is 14 and the larger number is 28.
Answer:
- x = 30°
- RS = 30°, SR = TU = 120°, UR = 90°
- ∠P = 45°
- ∠UTS = 60°
Step-by-step explanation:
(a) If RS = x, then the sum of arcs around the circle is ...
x + 4x +4x +3x = 360°
12x = 360°
x = 30°
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(b) Based on the given ratios, the arc measures are computed from x. For example, ST = TU = 4x = 4(30°) = 120°
- RS = 30°
- ST = 120°
- TU = 120°
- UR = 90°
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(c) Angle P is half the difference of arcs TU and RS:
∠P = (TU -RS)/2 = (120° -30°)/2
∠P = 45°
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(d) Inscribed angle UTS is half the measure of the arc it intercepts. Arc RU has the measure (30° +90°) = 120°, so the measure of UTS is ...
∠UTS = 120°/2 = 60°
