Let the base of the ladder be x ft and the extension be y ft.
"when fully extended, a ladder is 28 feet in length."
means: x+y=28
"<span>the extension is 4 feet shorter than the base</span>"
means: y=x-4, that is x-y = 4, (taking y to the side of x, and -4 to the other side of x and y)
thus, we have the system of equations:
1) x+y= 28
2) x-y=4
adding the 2 equations, we have:
(x+y)+(x-y)=28+4
2x=32
x=32/2=16
x+y=28, so 16+y=28, thus y=12
Answer: Base: 16, Extension 12
Answer:
y= 3x
Step-by-step explanation:
The slope is just read. It is 3. It is the value of m in the general equation.
y = mx + b
y = 3x + b
To find b, use (-1,-3)
x = -1
y = -3 Substitute into the general equation
-3 = 3(-1) + b Simplify the right side
-3 = -3 + b Subtract -3 from both sides
b = 0
Answer: y = 3x
Answer:
-36 divided by 9= -4
Step-by-step explanation:
-36 divided by 9= -4
USE A CALCULATOR OR DO THE INVERSE
