39 miles if how far it flys in a hour
The number is x
it is negative
the square is 28 more than 3 times itself
x²=28+3x
minus (28+3x)
x²-3x-28=0
factor
(x-7)(x+4)=0
set to zero
x-7=0
x=7
this is not the answer because we were told the number was negative
x+4=0
x=-4
correct
the number is -4
test
(-4)²=28+3(-4)
16=28-12
16=16
check
the number is -4
Answer:
0.375
Step-by-step explanation:
since 3 dogs are males it would be 3/8 since there are 3 male dogs out of all dogs there. 3 divided by 8 = 0.375
Ted:
4,000 @ 4.5% interest compounded annually
Alan:
1,000 @ 6% interest compounded annually
Rule of 72: divide 72 by the compound annual interest rate
Ted: 72/4.5% = 16 years
Alan: 72/6% = 12 years
<span>Alan will win. It will take 12 years.</span>