Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
ΔPQS, ΔRQP and ΔRPS are similar (AA). Therefore the sides are in proportion:
We have:
Substitute:
<em>cross multiply</em>
Use the Pythagorean theorem:
Substitute:
Well, all we have to do to figure out if Ms. Lee’s offer is reasonable is multiply the unit price ($18) by 7
18 x 7 = 126
Since she offered $146, she could actually purchase 8 pennants for $144
Therefore, her answer wouldn’t be reasonable
Hope this helps you
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2 cups of flour x cups of flour
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24 cookies 54 cookies
cross multiply
2*54=24x
24x=108
x=4.5
4.5 cups of flour
<span><span>4a+6b=10
4a=10-6b
a=(10-6b)/4
a=(5-3b)/2
</span>
<span>2a-4b=12
2((5-3b)/2)-4b=12
(5-3b)-4b=12
5-7b=12
-7b=7
b=-1
</span>
<span>2a-4b=12
2a-4(-1)=12
2a+4=12
2a=8
a=4
a=4, b=-1 </span>
12a=48</span>
