Just use the Pythagorean Theorem
(9 +x)^2 = 15^2 + x^2
x^2 + 18x + 81 = 225 + x^2
18x = 144
x = 8
So the three sides of the triangle are
15, 8 and 17
At the end of the directions, it talks about parallel, perpendicular, or neither. When x=y, the lines are perpendicular and have infinite solutions. When they are parallel, there is no solution. You'll get an answer like 4=5. Neither means there is only one answer, and you will get one x and one y.
Answer:
8.54
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: 70
Step-by-step explanation:
Antoine's elevation when he is halfway to the top is 70. You cut the diameter (120) in half which gets you 60 and you add the height of the stand holding the wheel (10) which gets you 70.