I think the question is asking for the cost (C) when we already know that the sell price (S) is $24
So C+M=S
C+0.45C=24
1.45C=24
C=16.5516
And the answer is $16 and 55 cents
The angle that corresponds with angle A will be P on the other triangle. Both angle A and P are 68 degrees.
And if you look at the sides of the triangle there is a similarity, proving the sides to be similar to each other.
Really, we don't need to use that much math--we can use logic instead. Since the two congruent sides must be longer than 30in, the total has to be greater than 60in (the longest side plus the congruent sides.) So for our answer, we want the smallest total that is above sixty, which in this case is 72.44in.
Hope I helped, and let me know if you have any questions :) I can explain the real math if you want, it was just unnecessary here.
Answer:
2x + (-2x + 3) = 3
2x - 2x +3
0 + 3
3
2x-7 + (-2x) = -7
2x -2x - 7
0 -7
-7
-(5x -1) + 5x = 1
-5x +1 + 5x
-5x + 5x + 1
0 + 1
1
Step-by-step explanation: In addition, the parentheses help identify the individual addends. If adding a negative number, it is the same as subtracting. If there is a negative sign outside the parentheses, as in example c, you must distribute it: the signs of the numbers within the parentheses must be reversed when the parentheses are removed.