4 a⁴ - 2 b² + 40 :
4 * ( 2⁴) - 2 * ( 7²) + 40 =
4 * 16 - 2 * 49 + 40 =
64 - 98 + 40 =
-34 + 40 =
+ 6
<span>hope this helps!</span>
Yep!
Weighing #1: Start off by splitting the pile of 12 coins evenly into two piles, 6 in each pile. Put one pile on each side of the balance. The side that is weighed down has the fake coin it in. Ignore the other 6 coins.
Weighing #2: Now you have 6 coins left. Split the pile evenly again, 3 in each pile. Repeat the same process and put each pile on one side of the balance. The side that is weighed down has your fake coin in it. Ignore the other 3 coins.
Weighing #3: You have 3 coins left. Take two coins, whichever two you like, and weigh them. If they weigh the same, then the one you didn't weigh is the fake one. If one is heavier, then that heavier one is your fake coin.
0.03 compare to 0.003
While comparing decimals we write the decimals one below the other according to the place value of each digits in place value chart
ones -- point -- Tenths -- Hundredths -- Thousandths
0 . 0 3
0 . 0 0 3
Now we compare each digit left to right. We have 3 in hundredths and 0 in hundredths place. 3 is greater
So 0.03 is greater than 0.003
0.03 > 0.003
The ratio of the height (h) of the streetlight to its distance to the end of Laura's shadow is the same as the ratio of Laura's height to her distance from the end of her shadow.
.. h/(12+9) = 5'4"/9
.. h = (21/9)*5'4" = 12 4/9 feet
.. h = 12 ft 5 1/3 inches
The streetlight is 12 ft 5 1/3 inches tall.
