Each circle below represents 1 cup of granola. Cody has 8 equal shares of granola. The shaded part of the fraction model represe
nts the total number of cups of granola Cody has. CUPS OF GRANOLA What is the total number of cups of granola Cody has?
Explain how you know, and include an equation that correctly represents the shaded part of the fraction model.
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Explain how you know, and include an equation that correctly represents the shaded part of the fraction model.
Type your answer in the box below.
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
ΔPQS, ΔRQP and ΔRPS are similar (AA). Therefore the sides are in proportion:
We have:
Substitute:
<em>cross multiply</em>
Use the Pythagorean theorem:
Substitute:
