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Question 425735: Can someone please explain to me how to solve problems number 11 and 14 thank you
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/12 = 50/x
Cross multiply
x%5E2+=+600
x+=+sqrt%28600%29
x =~ +24.5, -24.5
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3 + 2 = 5
12/5 = 2.4
2*2.4 = 4.8 ft
3*2.4 = 7.2 ft