Answer:
The value of a is -2
Step-by-step explanation:
We are asked to give the value of a
We are provided with some information
We are given slope to be 4
And two points ( -1 ,-1) and
( a, -5)
Given the formula for slope
m = y_2 - y_1 / x_2 - x_1
Points ( -1 , -1)
(a, -5)
x_1 = -1
y_1 = -1
x_2 = a
y_2 = -5
Inserting the values given into
m = y_2 - y_1 / x_2 - x_1
= -5 - (-1) / a - (-1)
= -5 + 1 / a + 1
= -4 / a + 1
We are given the slope to be 4
i. e. m = 4
4 = -4 / a + 1
Cross multiply
4( a + 1) = -4
Open the bracket with 4
4a + 4 = -4
Collect like terms
4a = -4 - 4
4a = - 8
Divide both sides by 4 to get the value of a
4a / 4 = -8/4
a = -2
Therefore, x_2 = -2
the value of a = -2
No!
43 doesn't divide by anything.
Answer:
4 mph
Step-by-step explanation:
Travel time is proportional to distance and inversely proportional to speed. If c represents the speed of the current in miles per hour, an equation for the total trip time is ...
825/(29 -c) +825/(29 +c) = 58 . . . . . . hours travel time
825(29 +c) +825(29 -c) = 58(29 -c)(29 +c)
58c² -928 = 0 . . . . . . . rearrange to standard form
58(c -4)(c +4) = 0 . . . . factor
Values of c that satisfy this equation are 4 and -4. For the purpose here, we'll choose the positive solution.
The speed of the current is 4 miles per hour.
When the negative is included in the parentheses, you end up with a positive product
Answer: 98
Step-by-step explanation:
