One polynomial identity that crops up often in various areas is the difference of squares identity:
A2-b2=(a-b) (a+b)
We meet this in the context of rationalising denominators.
Answer: 20 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
We know the weight of each flower arrangement (each one weighs 6 2/3 pounds) and the total number of flower arrangaments Isabelle ordered (3 flower arrangements).
To make the calculus easier, we can rewrite the mixed number 6 2/3 as a decimal number:
Divide the numerator 2 by the denominator 3 and add the result to the whole number 6:
If 1 arrangement weighs 6.666 pounds, the total weigth of 3 arrangements can be calculated by multiplying 6.666 pounds by 3:
Answer:
<u>10 ft.</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Scale</u> ⇒ 1 in. : 2 ft.
- 1 in. : 2ft. = 5 in. : x ft. [x is the width of the real statue]
- 1/2 = 5/x
- x = 5 × 2
- x = <u>10 ft</u>.