We know that ∠E = ∠F because of the vertical angle theorem.
Using substitution we get 8x + 8 = 2x + 38
Solve for x.
8x + 8 = 2x + 38
8x = 2x = 30 <-- Subtract 8 from each side
6x = 30 <-- Subtract 2x from each side
x = 5 <-- Divide both sides by 6
So, x is equal to 5.
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yes
Step-by-step explanation:
multiply 6 for the numerators and denominaters
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the equation should be corrected to fit the data of the problem. With the corrected equation a mass of 0.5 grams remains after 150 years
Step-by-step explanation:
for the mass y( in grams)
y=23* (1/2)^(t/45), t ≥ 0.
the initial mass is at t=0 , then
y= 23 grams → should be 16 grams
half-life from the equation = 45 years → should be 30 years
the correct equation should be
y=16*(1/2)^(t/30), t ≥ 0
then after 150 years → t= 150
y=16*(1/2)^(150/30)= 16*(1/2)^5 = 16/32 = 0.5 grams
then a mass of 0.5 grams remains after 150 years