By definition, we have
So, we have to solve two different equations, depending of the possible range for the variable. We have to remember about these ranges when we decide to accept or discard the solutions:
Suppose that 
In this case, the absolute value doesn't do anything: the equation is
We are supposing 
, so we can accept this solution.
Now, suppose that 
. Now the sign of the expression is flipped by the absolute value, and the equation becomes
Again, the solution is coherent with the assumption, so we can accept this value as well.
Answer: N = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
M = 3N + 4R
M = 43
R = 7
Replacing by the values
43 = 3N + 4*7
43 = 3N + 28
43-28 = 3N
3N = 15
N = 15/3
N = 5
Answer:
Recursive:
Explicit:
And the 20th term is 225.
Step-by-step explanation:
We have the sequence:
35, 45, 55, 65.
Notice that each subsequent term is 10 more than the previous term.
Therefore, our common difference is (+)10.
Recursive Rule:
The standard format for the recursive rule is:
Where a is the initial term and d is the common difference.
From our sequence, we know that a the initial term is 35.
And as determined, our common difference d is 10.
Substitute. Hence, our recursive rule is:
Explicit Rule:
The standard format for the explicit rule is:
Where a is the initial term and d is the common difference. So, let’s substitute 35 for a and 10 for d. Hence, our explicit formula is:
Now, let’s find the 20th term. We will utilize the explicit rule since the recursive rule can get tedious. Substitute 20 for n because we would like to 20th term. Thus:
Evaluate:
Hence, the 20th term is 225.
Answer:
128
Step-by-step explanation:
Method A.
The volume of the prism is 2 cubic units.
Each cube has side length of 1/4 unit.
The volume of each cube is (1/4)^3 cubic unit.
The volume of each cube is 1/64 cubic unit.
To find the number of cubes that fit in the prism, we divide the volume of the prism by the volume of one cube.
(2 cubic units)/(1/64 cubic units) =
= 2/(1/64)
= 2 * 64
= 128
Method B.
Imagine that the prism has side lengths 1 unit, 1 unit, and 2 units (which does result in a 2 cubic unit volume.) Since each cube has side length 1/4 unit, then you can fit 4 cubes by 4 cubes by 8 cubes in the prism. Then the number of cubes is: 4 * 4 * 8 = 128
Answer: The distace between midpoints of AP and QB is 
.
Step-by-step explanation: Points P and Q are between points A and B and the segment AB measures a, then:
AP + PQ + QB = a
According to the question, AP = 2 PQ = 2QB, so:
PQ = 
QB =
Substituing:
AP + 2*() = a
2AP = a
AP = 
Since the distance is between midpoints of AP and QB:
2QB = AP
QB =
QB = 
QB = 
MIdpoint is the point that divides the segment in half, so:
<u>Midpoint of AP</u>:
<u>Midpoint of QB</u>:
The distance is:
d = 
d =
