Answer:
x = 15
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
BC/DC = EC/AC , substitute values
3x×5/32 - 5x-5/56 ( cross- multiply )
56(3x - 5) = 32(5x - 5) ← distribute and simplify both sides
168x - 280 = 160x - 160 ( subtract 160x from both sides )
8x - 280 = - 160 ( add 280 to both sides )
8x = 120 ( divide both sides by 8 )
x = 15
Answer:
45°
Step-by-step explanation:
If we consider a full rotation to be 360°, we can simply divide 360 by 8 to find 1/8 of a full rotation.
360 ÷ 8 = 45
1/8 of a full rotation is 45°
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Answer:
50 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
The side lengths in a 30-60-90 triangle have the ratios 1 : √3 : 2. The longest side is 2 times the length of the shortest side.
In this geometry, that means the length of the escalator is 2 times its height, so is ...
x = 2(25 ft)
x = 50 ft . . . . . distance a person travels
