The algebraic equation is 4(0.25)+2x=17
STEP 1: Simplify both sides of the equation
1+2x=17 or 2x+1
STEP 2: Subtract both sides
2x = 16
STEP 3: Divide both sides by 2
2x/2 = 16/2
x = 8
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Let us assume then that the center is the origin. If the major axis is 18, then a = 9 and a^2=81. If the minor axis is 16, then b = 8 and b^2=64. Now you can write the equation. Remember that this ellipse is vertical and so a^2 goes under y^2
Let D be the endpoint of the angle bisector opposite A on lying on side BC. The angle bisector theorem states that the ratio of BD to CD is equal to the ratio of AB to AC. In this case, you have

(This is the same equation that you have, it's just rearranged.)
Multiply both sides by

and 15.


Now you can solve for

.


Answer:
16.66
Step-by-step explanation:
1) eliminate constant first by performing the opposite operation:
0.24a+0.5-0.5=4.5-0.5
0.24a=4.0
divide both sides by 0.24
a=16.66