Answer:
b=5
Step-by-step explanation:
- We are going to use the basics of algebra to solve this
We need to isolate b by itself to find the value of b.
Subtract 12 from both sides
Using Pythagorean theorem, we can find that DG is 10.(I don't think I need to explain this)
Now cosD means the adjacent side over the hypotenuse.
The side adjacent to <D is 6 and the hypotenuse is 10 so
cosD=6/10=3/5
Which means the correct answer is choice D.
Hope this helped!
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
A hyperbola is a curve for which the difference of the distances |d₂ - d₁| of any point P from the foci is constant.
The definition leads to the equation
1. Calculate the value of a²
Assume the neighbours are at the foci A and B.
The explosion is farther from B than from A, so it occurred on the right branch of the hyperbola.
Then AB = 1 mi = 5280 ft
and the distance from the focus to the y-axis is
c = 2640
The vertices are (±a,0).
The speed of sound is 1100 ft/s, so B is 2200 ft further from the explosion.
The distance from A to the vertex V₁ is c - a. Then
AB = 2200 + 2(c - a) = 2200 -2(2640 - 2a) = 2200 +5280- 2a = 5280
2a = 2200
a = 1100
a² = 1 210 000
2. Calculate the value of b²
3. Write the equation for the hyperbola
Factor x^5 - x to get x(x^4 - 1) = x(x^2-1)(x^2+1) = x(x-1)(x+1)(x^2+1)
We see that x = 0, x = 1 and x = -1 are the real number roots or x intercepts. Ignore the complex or imaginary roots. Unfortunately, the graph shows the x intercepts as -2, 0 and 2 which don't match up.
So there's no way that the given graph matches with f(x) = x^5-x.
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As more proof, let's consider the end behavior.
As x gets really large toward positive infinity, x^5 will do the same and so will x^5-x. Overall, f(x) will head off to positive infinity. Visually, moving to the right will have the graph move upward forever. This is the complete opposite of what is shown on the graph.
Likewise, the left endpoint should be aimed down instead of up. This is because x^5-x will approach negative infinity as x heads to the left.
In short, the graph shows a "rises to the left, falls to the right" end behavior. It should show a "falls to the left, rises to the right" pattern if we wanted to have a chance at matching it with x^5-x. Keep in mind that matching end behavior isn't enough to get a 100% match; however, having this contradictory end behavior is proof we can rule out a match.
I recommend using Desmos, GeoGebra, or whatever graphing program you prefer to plot out y = x^5-x. You'll get a bettter idea of what's happening.
Answer:
The value of the side PS is 26 approx.
Step-by-step explanation:
In this question we have two right triangles. Triangle PQR and Triangle PQS.
Where S is some point on the line segment QR.
Given:
PR = 20
SR = 11
QS = 5
We know that QR = QS + SR
QR = 11 + 5
QR = 16
Now triangle PQR has one unknown side PQ which in its base.
Finding PQ:
Using Pythagoras theorem for the right angled triangle PQR.
PR² = PQ² + QR²
PQ = √(PR² - QR²)
PQ = √(20²+16²)
PQ = √656
PQ = 4√41
Now for right angled triangle PQS, PS is unknown which is actually the hypotenuse of the right angled triangle.
Finding PS:
Using Pythagoras theorem, we have:
PS² = PQ² + QS²
PS² = 656 + 25
PS² = 681
PS = 26.09
PS = 26
