Answer:
B. 1.7 in
Step-by-step explanation:
Divide the triangle into 2 congruent right angle triangles
With hypotenuse: 2
Base: 2/2 = 1
Using pythagoras theorem
2² = 1² + h²
h² = 3
h = sqrt(3)
h = 1.732050808
Based on the line of best fit, the length of this catfish can be predicted to be 38 inches.
<u>Given the following data:</u>
- Weight of catfish, x = 40 pounds.
<h3>What is a line of best fit?</h3>
A line of best fit is also referred to as a trend line and it can be defined as a statistical (analytical) tool that is used in conjunction with a scatter plot, in order to determine whether or not there's any correlation between a data.
From the graph of the data, we have the following linear equation:
Substituting the value of x, we have:
y = 38 inches.
Read more on scatterplot here: brainly.com/question/6592115
The two congruent base angles tell us that this is an isosceles triangle, meaning the triangle has two congruent sides. Therefore, we can set these two expressions equal to each other and solve from there.
15x + 7 = 23x - 17
7 = 8x - 17
8x = 24
x = 3
Side = 15(3) + 7 = 45 + 7 = 52
Hope this helps!
(trying to isolate/get x by itself in the equation)
5(x + 6) = 50 Distributive property [distribute 5 into (x + 6)]
5x + 30 = 50 Subtraction [subtract 30 on both sides of the equation]
5x = 20 Division [divide 5 on both sides]
x = 4
Subtraction then division, the 2nd option