Any number inside the modulus sign becomes positive. This means
and so we have,

Solving these gives us


However if we check the second solution in the original equation we obtain
. This is false and so
can't be a solution.
Therefore the only solution is
.
(Note: I'm not sure why the second solution didn't work but when there's a modulus sign involved it always pays to check your final answers to be sure. I'll have a think about it but in case you find out before I do, I'd be interested to know in the comments.)
Answer:
(b) √5
Step-by-step explanation:
The square root of an integer is rational if the integer is a perfect square. You probably know the first few perfect square integers are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, ...
The integer 5 is not on that list, so its square root will be irrational.
√5 is irrational
Answer:
$297.70
Step-by-step explanation:
First, find her hourly wage:
183.20/8
= 22.9
Then, multiply this by 13:
22.9(13)
= 297.7
So, she will make $297.70 next week
Answer:
Length = 13 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
Length (L) = 2 x Width (W) + 5
2 x (L + W) = 34
2 x (2W + 5 + W) = 34
6W + 10 = 34
6W = 34-10 = 24
W=4
L = 13