Given
we have
Squaring both sides, we have
And finally
Note that, when we square both sides, we have to assume that
because we're assuming that this fraction equals a square root, which is positive.
So, if that fraction is positive you'll actually have roots: choose
and you'll have
Which is a valid solution. If, instead, the fraction is negative, you'll have extraneous roots: choose
and you'll have
Squaring both sides (and here's the mistake!!) you'd have
which is not a solution for the equation, if we plug it in we have
Which is clearly false
Answer:
11.820 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you that ...
Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse
The length of the ladder is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with 52° as the base angle. The side opposite is the height up the building where the top of the ladder rests. So, you have the relation ...
sin(52°) = height/(15 ft)
Multiplying by the denominator gives you ...
height = (15 ft)·sin(52°) ≈ 11.820 ft
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You may need to round this number appropriately.
Answer:
a = 1, b = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Expand the right side and compare the coefficients of like terms on both sides, that is
right side
(x - a)² + b ← expand factor using FOIL
= x² - 2ax + a² + b
Compare to left side x² - 2x + 2
Compare the coefficients of the x- term
- 2a = - 2 ( divide both sides by - 2 )
a = 1
Compare the constant terms
a² + b = 2 ( substitute a = 1 )
1² + b = 2
1 + b = 2 ( subtract 1 from both sides )
b = 1
Thus a = 1, b = 1
Answer:
16.5 hours
Step-by-step explanation:
Here is the explanation. As Hye drinks 4/3 gallons of water in 11/2 hours, we have a constant rate. There are 12 thirds in 4, so we are trying to find how long it takes Hye to drink 12/3 gallon. In this case, 4/3x3=12/3, so we multiply 11/2 by 3 as well, which gives us 33/2 hours. 33/2 in decimal form is 16.5 hours. Hope it helps!
