Answer:
(1/3)(3x+12)
Step-by-step explanation:
1/3
times (3x+12)
3x+12 will be three times the number x + 12
Since y has to be larger, the area is above the line.
Since the boundary is included (because of ≥ in stead of >) it should be drawn as a solid line.
Brings us to answer A, right?
See plot below.
There are two triangles that exist in this problem. First is the given triangle ABC, witch AB = BC = 6 and AC = 8
Next is the smaller triangle formed by connecting points D and E; triangle EAD, with EA = AD = 3 and the length of DE is unknown.
Because these triangles are similar, a simple ratio may be set up in order to calculate DE.
DE / AC = EA / AB
DE = 3/6 * 8
DE = 4 units
set up the ratios:
3/5 = x/15
Cross multiply:
45 = 5x
Divide both sides by 5:
X = 9
The model would be 9 inches long