nealangel238 nealangel238
  • 25-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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Ryan is 5 feet tall.his shadow 9 feet long and the shadow of a building is 36 feet long.How tall is the building?

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Shaniawaynesw Shaniawaynesw
  • 25-10-2018

Answer:

x=20

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

5/9=x/36

(5)*(36)=x*(9)

180=9x

Step 2: Flip the equation.

9x=180

Step 3: Divide both sides by 9.

9x=180

9x/9=180/9

x=20




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