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so lets say you have a building that is 16 ft and next to it is a flagpole that is 8 ft and cast a 3 ft shadow so that means you set it up like this:3/8 = x/16 and figure it out (tip cross multiply and divide)
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Why was algebra invented?
Algebra is a tremendously useful mathematical tool, without which modern science and technology would not have been possible. Algebra was invented as a tool for solving mathematical problems, and it has proved to be tremendously useful. Modern technology as we know it would have been impossible without the use of algebra. +++ More accurately, algebra is the set of symbols and rules used to construct mathematics. It is not a calculating tool to solve problems in its own right, but allows you to express the ways in which to solve those problems.
How would you know that your equation has no solutions without actually solving it?
It really depends on the type of equation. Sometimes you can know, from experience with similar equations. But in many cases, you have to actually do the work of trying to solve the equation.
What problems did the catapult help solve?
the catapult sovled many different problems some are that you would need to throw the object extermly far which is impossible unless the object is very small another promblem the catapult sovled was flinging large masses extermly far without the aid of explosives.
How would you solve this inequality if it is -2x4?
I would not waste my time, because that's not an inequality.
What did Roosevelt do to solve trusts problems?
he helped by giving food to the poor and helping lots of people because that's what a good president would do so he is a good president if you go to jokes.com there is good president jokes if you type in www.jokes/president.com
How many times does 58 into 493?
493 / 58 = 8.5. I would suggest using your computer's calculator to solve similar problems.
How would an absolute ruler solve problems?
Absolutely!
How do you solve these mathematical problems?
The first step would be to read the invisible mathematical problems.
How did the Roosevelt's ideas on the nation's economic problems differ from previous presidents?
If the private sector could not solve the problems than government would;
How would you solve problems if you were from Mars?
I would evolve man to a point beyond the problems he creates himself, they can do the rest.
Why are two figures similar if their angles are the same?
because if you shrink or grow a similar figure, it would be congruent.
Why do you think that terms limits would resolved the problems that they are claimed to solve?
1. Why do you think that terms limits would resolved the problems that they are claimed to solve? or is the electorate to blame for legislative problems. 2. What arguments are articulated against term limits?
Describe at least two ways of finding a missing side length in a pair of similar figures?
You would look at the side lengths and the scale factor to find a pair of similar figures :)
Which figures would be similar to a 4 inch square?
Every square is. There are an infinite number of them.
The ratio used to enlarge similar figures is a?
The answer would most likely be ....................................................................................................................................................................... my DICK
What do you call two figures the have identical sides and shapes?
You would call them congruent or similar.
How can you solve problems involving equivalent expressions?
In the same way that you would solve equations because equivalent expressions are in effect equations
