In order for the triangle to be isosceles, we have to set two lengths of the triangle equal to each other.
Let's take the lengths 5x-12 and x+20 and set them equal to each other.
5x - 12 = x + 20
Combine like terms by moving them over to their respective sides.
Subtract x from both sides of the equation.
4x - 12 = 20
Add 12 to both sides of the equation.
4x = 32
Divide both sides by 4.
x = 8
Check your answer by substituting.
5x - 12 = x + 20
5(8) - 12 = 8 + 20
40 - 12 = 28
28 = 28
Solution: x = 8
700. To find out what number a value is ten times as much as, divide by 10.
For this case we have the following equation:
P (t) = P (1 + r / n) ^ (n * t)
Where,
P: initial investment
r: interest
n: periods
t: time
she will take on her 45th birthday:
for t = 25:
P (25) = 1000 * (1 + 0.0165 / 4) ^ (4 * 25)
P (25) = 1509.31 $
Answer:
The future value of this investment when she takes her trip is:
P (25) = 1509.31 $
We are told that f(1) = -1.5, and that f(n+1) = -2f(n).
Then: f(2) = -2f(1) = -2(-1.5) = +3 (answer)
The cost of one can of tuna is $1.50/3, or $0.50 per can.
