I think it might be -38, not 100% though.
Answer: D) y= 14/17x - 4/17
a = 4, b = -21, c = -18
to keep from getting "mixed up", evaluate the discriminant first ...
b<sup>2</sup> - 4ac = (-21)<sup>2</sup> - 4(4)(-18) = 729
sqrt(729) = 27
x = (21 +/- 27)/8
x = -3/4, x = 6
since the discriminant is a perfect square, the original quadratic will factor ...
4x<sup>2</sup> - 21x - 18 = 0
(4x + 3)(x - 6) = 0
x = -3/4, x = 6
Answer:
It took Markus half an hour to drive home from work. He averaged 34 miles per hour. How far does Markus live from his work?
Solution
We are given that it takes 1/2 an hour for the trip. This is a time:
t = 1/2
We are given that he averages 34 miles per hour. This is a rate:
r = 34
We are asked how few he has traveled. This is a distance. We use the d=rt equation:
d = rt
= (34)(1/2)
= 17
Markus lives 17 miles from work.
Now try one by yourself. If you want to see the answer, put your mouse on the yellow rectangle and the answer will appear.
Exercise 1
The current along the beach is moving towards the south at 1.5 miles per hour. If a piece of debris is placed into the water, how far will the current take it in 6 hours?
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
A) 29
Step-by-step explanation:
DG = GJ
GJ = DG = 4x + 17
DJ = DG + GJ
11x + 25 = 4x + 17 + 4x + 17
11x + 25 = 4x + 4x + 17 + 17 {Combine like terms}
11x + 25 = 8x + 34
Subtract 25 from both sides
11x = 8x + 34 - 25
11x = 8x + 9
Subtract 8x from both sides
11x - 8x = 9
3x = 9
Divide both sides by 3
x = 9/3
x = 3
DG = 4x + 17
= 4*3 + 17
= 12 + 17
DG = 29