The easiest way to solve this problem is by using the Pythagorean theorem :D
Pythagorean theorem: [-b +- sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)]/2a
5 = a
-1 = b
6 = c
therefore, by plugging these values in!
[-(-1) +- sqrt((-1)^2 - 4(5)(6))]/2(5)
[1 +- sqrt(1 - 120)]/10
Oh so we're using imaginary numbers, so in this case you'll need to know that i = sqrt(-1), so keep this in mind (I can see why this was so difficult)
[1 +- sqrt(119)*i]10
answers:
( 1 + i*sqrt(119) ) / 10
( 1 - i*sqrt(119) ) / 10
when you multiply exponents, they add together and the base will remain the same:
-5+-2
=-7
therefore the answer is 8^-7
to get rid of the negative, flip the fraction so it becomes
1/8^7
Part A: r = d/t
Part B: 221760 feet per hour
Part C: 42 mph
Part D: Miles because we are measuring large distances
Well... all u have to do is 85 divided by 4 which equals 21.25..... unless there is another part of the question!!
