First we know that:
AB+BC=AC
now , since B is the midpoint of AC, this means that AB=BC
therefore,
AB+BC=AC can also be written as
AB+AB=AC
3x-1+3x-1=8x-20
6x-2=8x-20
-2+20=8x-6x
18=2x
x=9
therefore:
AB=3(9)-1=27-1=26
AC=8(9)-20=52
BC=AB=26
X = Y - p + q is the answer
Jeremy's height is 67.2 inches
The diagram below represents situation
<h3>Proportion</h3>
Proportion says that two ratios (or fractions) are equal. This a mathematical comparison between numbers.
Therefore, let's establish the proportion in this situation
- Malik height / Malik shadow = Jeremy height / Jeremy shadow
Therefore,
cross multiply
72 × 56 = 60x
60x = 4032
divide both sides by 60
x = 4032 / 60
x = 67.2
Therefore, Jeremy's height is 67.2 inches
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