Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Consider irght triangle PRS. By the Pythagorean theorem,
Thus,
Consider isosceles triangle MSC. In this triangle
The area of this triangle is
Consider right triangle PTS. The area of this triangle is
The area of the quadrilateral PMCT is the difference in area of triangles PTS and MSC:
Your question is incomplete, here is the complete form.
Points J, K and L are collinear with J between L and K. If KJ = 2x - 3, LK = 9x + 7 and LJ = 4x - 8, solve for x:
Answer:
The value of x is -6 ⇒ B
Step-by-step explanation:
∵ J, K, and L are collinear
→ That means they form a straight segment
∵ J is between K and L
→ That means J divides LK into two segments KJ and LJ
∴ LK = KJ + LJ
∵ LK = 9x + 7
∵ KJ = 2x - 3
∵ LJ = 4x - 8
→ Substitute them in the equation above
∴ 9x + 7 = (2x - 3) + (4x - 8)
→ Add the like terms in the right side
∵ 9x + 7 = (2x + 4x) + (-3 - 8)
∴ 9x + 7 = 6x + -11
∴ 9x + 7 = 6x - 11
→ Subtract 7 from both sides
∵ 9x + 7 - 7 = 6x - 11 - 7
∴ 9x = 6x - 18
→ Subtract 6x from both sides
∵ 9x - 6x = 6x - 6x - 18
∴ 3x = -18
→ Divide both sides by 3
∵
∴ x = -6
∴ The value of x is -6