The first step in the problem-solving procedure is not choosing a variable, but rather translating the main idea into symbols. Carry out the first step for the following problem.
?
A diagonal brace is to be placed in the wall of a room. The height of the wall is 8 ft, and the wall is 13 ft long. What is the exact length of the brace? __________ ft
?
What is the length of the brace to the nearest foot? __________ ft
What will be an ideal response?
; 15
Mathematics
You might also like to view...
Solve and, when appropriate, round the answer to the nearest tenth.The radius of a sphere depends on its surface area, S, and is given by the formula r = 
.What is the surface area of a sphere with radius of 6.2 inches?Use 3.14 for ?.
A. 120.7 square inches B. 482.8 square inches C. 77.9 square inches D. 19.5 square inches
Mathematics
Find a rectangular equation for the plane curve defined by the parametric equations.x = t - 3, y = t2 + 5
A. y = x2 + 6x + 14 B. y = x2 - 6x - 14 C. y = x2 + 14 D. y = x2 - 14
Mathematics
Perform the indicated operation.(6n7 + 4n + 6n5) + (-3n5 + 8n7 + 9n)
A. 12n7 + 3n5 + 15n B. 30n13 C. 14n7 + 3n5 + 13n D. 14n + 3n7 + 13n5
Mathematics
Evaluate. 
What will be an ideal response?
Mathematics