Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
step 1
Find the length side of the smaller square
The area of the square is equal to
so
step 2
Find the length side of the larger square
The area of the square is equal to
so
step 3
Find the value of x
Applying the Pythagoras Theorem
substitute the values
Okay. In my opinion, all the class has to do is simplify the expressions and compare. But they want to substitute instead.
Well then.
First, let's notice that these are linear expressions, meaning that if they are equivalent then all their values match up.
Number 1 is not a good one. Just because they're both positive doesn't mean anything; they have to be <em>the same.</em>
This also eliminates 3.
Number 2 is a good one, but it's not as reliable. If, for instance, the two expressions are <em>not </em>equivalent and you get lucky enough to pick that one value they intersect at (or have in common), then you'd be wrong when you say they are equivalent.
Number 4 makes the most sense because if both expressions are equivalent, then every value matches up. If not, then only one will. So having two values to substitute will most definitely answer the class question.
Hope this helps, let me know if I messed up! ;)
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to find the value of y, first we need to find the length of the perpendicular dropped from one of the vertices of the triangle to its opposite side.
By geometric mean theorem:
Length of the perpendicular
Next, by Pythagoras theorem:
side note: multiplying by the LCD of both sides is just to get rid of the denominators
<h3>
Answer: 0.00591716</h3>
Step-by-step explanation: Use a ti-34 calculator.