For question number one:
We know that in similar triangles, corresponding sides are proportional.
In this scenario we have two triangles- one made by a stop sign and a shadow and one by a tree and its shadow.
The side of the triangle that is represented by the shadow of the stop sign is proportional to the side of the larger triangle represented by the shadow of the tree.
Also, the side of the smaller triangle that is represented by the height of the stop sign is proportional to the side of the bigger triangle represented by the height of the tree.
Using this information we can conclude that 12/42=18/h
By cross multiplying: 12h=42(18)
solve for h: (42)(18)/(12)=h
calculate: h=63
The height of the tree is 63 ft.
Y = (9/5)x + 6
Explanation: given the info given we can plug in the numbers into the linear equation:
y= mx + b
Where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept
First, we have two points and we need to use these points to find the slope. To do this, let's label one point x1 and y1, the other point x2 and y2 then,
Slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
(2, 3) - 2 is x1 and 3 is y1
(-1, -12) -1 is x2 and -12 is y2
Slope = (-12 - 3) / ( -1 - 2) = -15 / -3 = 5
Now the equation of our line is: y = 5x + b
Let's plug one of our points into this equation to solve for b.
3 = 5(2) + b
3 = 10 + b
Subtract 10 from both sides.
-7 = b
The equation of our line is: y = 5x - 7
Answer:
0.009
Step-by-step explanation:
1. 9/25
2. x/40
