1) find the lcd the lcd is 12
2)rewrite the fractions 1/4 and 2/3 using 12 as the denominator (second column) you get 3/12 and 8/12
3) since its confusing to subtract 8/12 from 3/12 you need to borrow one form the 126 doing so is the same as taking 12/12 from 126 this change to 125 and the 12/12 adds to the 3/12 making it 15/12
4) subtract 8/12 form 15/12 to get 7/12
5) subtract 78 form 125 to get 47
6) the answer is 47 7/12
Explanation:
All of these are done the same way.
1. Set your compass to a distance slightly longer than the distance from the point to the line you want the perpendicular to.
2. Using the point as a center, draw an arc that intersects the line in 2 places. Consider those points to be "P" and "Q".
3. You can leave the compass as is, or set it to any other distance longer than half the distance between P and Q. Using this radius, and using P and Q as centers, draw intersecting arcs on the other side of the line from the original point. Consider the intersection of those arcs to be point "R".
4. A line through the original point and point R will be perpendicular to the line, as you want.
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In problem 1, the point and line are obvious.
In problem 2, the point is the vertex opposite the line of interest. (There will be 3 similar constructions.)
Answer:
$150.98 is your answer
Step-by-step explanation:
