Answer:
x = 12.
Step-by-step explanation:
If P(5,4),Q(8,10) and R(x,18) are collinear
then the slope of PQ equals the slope of QR
hence:
(10 - 4)/(8 - 5) = (18 - 10)/(x - 8)
6/3= 8/(x - 8)
2 = 8/(x - 8)
multiplying both sides by (x - 8) gives:
2(x - 8) = 8
2x - 16 = 8
2x = 8 + 16 = 24
hence x = 12
1/100,000,000 , note that 100,000,000 = 10⁸ , then:
1/100,000,000 = 1/10⁸
Remember that 1/aⁿ = a⁻ⁿ
Hence 1/100,000,000 = 1/10⁸ = 10⁻⁸
