It would be easier to translate this into mathematical terms first.
Let n = the unknown number
6n <span>> n + 20
Subtracting both sides by n to simplify:
6n - n </span><span>> n + 20 - n
</span>5n <span>> 20
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Dividing both sides by 5:
5n/5 </span><span>> 20/5
</span>n <span>> 4
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Among the choices, the correct one is the second choice.
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Answer:
x = 20 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use similar triangles and ratios to solve
4.5 ft 6 ft
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15 ft x ft
Using cross products
4.5x = 15*6
4.5x =90
Divide each side by 4.5
4.5x/4.5 = 90/4.5
x =20
