The answer is 7 3/4 inches.
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Answer:
2a +5
Step-by-step explanation:
5x – 1 = 3x – 15
Subtraction Property of Equality (Subtract 3x from both sides)
2x - 1 = -15
Addition Property of Equality (Add 1 to both sides)
2x = - 14
Division Property of Equality (Divide both sides by 2)
x = -7
The grade on the west side would be the vertical rise divided by the horizontal run or 525 divided by 800' or rounded off to 66% (a steep grade as in an underground mine a grade of 25% is considered very steep for vehicles to go up or conveyors to travel). On the east side the 40% grade was obtained by dividing the 525' vertical height by the 1300' run.
Answer:
12 and 12.5
Step-by-step explanation:
