Remark
If the lines are parallel then triangle RQS will be similar to triangle RTP
From that, all three lines in one triangle will bear the same ratio to all three lines of the second triangle.
Givens
PQ = 8
QR = 5
RS = 15
ST = x + 3
Ratio
QR/RP = RS/RT
Sub and solve
RP = 5 + 8
RP = 13
RT = 15 + x + 3
RT = 18 + x
5/13 = 15 / (18 + x) Cross multiply
5(18 + x) = 195 Remove the brackets on the left.
90 + 5x = 195 Subtract 90 from both sides.
5x = 105 Divide by 5
x = 105/5
x = 21 Answer <<<<<<<
Answer:
34
Step-by-step explanation:
We know the straight line is equal to 180°, and the three angles that make it are (x+12),100°, and x. We can use the equation 180=(x+12)+100+x to find x.
180=(x+12)+100+x
We can remove the parentheses and combine x plus x to 2x.
180=100+2x+12
100+12=112
so
180=112+2x
-112 -112
68=2x
÷2 ÷2
34=x
Answer: First portion is greater than second portion.
Step-by-step explanation:
Time taken to hiked down a trail = 10 minutes
Change in elevation = (-) 170 feet
Speed is given by

Similarly,
Time taken to hiked down a trail = 20 minutes
Change in elevation = (-)220 feet
Speed is given by


So, we can see that first portion of the hike where he hiked down a trail at a steady rate for 10 minutes and her change in elevation was (-) 170 feet, was her rate of change in elevation greater.
<u>As 17 feet per minutes is greater than 11 feet per minutes.</u>