Answer:
x = 30
y = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Please note: the value for x is correct only if this triangle is a right triangle.
This can be solved because 2(5y) = 20 and because if a triangle has all congruent angles then its side lengths are also congruent.
To find the final term to compete the square you need to divide the 'x' term by 2 then square it

- equivalent equation
Answer/explanation
4(3x+5)=-4
You will distribute the four to every term in the parenthesis,
12x+20=-4
Then you will combine like terms
12x+20=-4
-20 -20
12x=-24
Then you will divide 12 to isolate x

Obviously, -24 cancels out and you would get x=-2
Answer:
the price of good x in 1999 dollars is 370.89 dollars
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that good x sold for $40 in 1945. the Cpi in 1945 was 18.0 and the cpi in 1999 was 166.6.
We have cpi and sale price have direct variation
In other words S = kC where C = CPi and S = sales price
In 1945, 40 = 18k or K = 20/9
Using this we can say
Sales price in 1999 would be k (166.6)
=
the price of good x in 1999 dollars is 370.89 dollars