3:2
3x - first number
2x - second number
2x = 24 / : 2
x = 12
3*12 = 36
answer: the larger number is 36.
He has come from the hole in the roof because the text states that he did not come from a door, a window, or a chimney, and that is the only answer that was left.
Do you mean the value of y? there is no q in these equations.
- 8x - 9 = - 21
Add 9 to both sides:
- 8x = - 12
Divide both sides by - 8:
x = -12/-8
x = -3/-2
x = 3/2 OR 1.5
Hope this answer helps :)
The answer would be -14<span>√2 or the decimal form is 19.79898987...</span>
