What is the value of c in the equation 3/4 x + 2= 5/4 x -6

c isn't in the equation so I'm assuming you're solving for x

x=16

Step-by-step explanation:

3/4x+2=5/4x-6 start by subtracting 3/4x on both sides

2=2/4x-6 now add 6 to both sides

8=2/4x at this point you can simplify 2/4 to 1/2 just to make it easier to divide

8=1/2x divide 1/2 or 0.5 by 8

x=16

(b) 240

step-by-step explanation:

first, we use the pythagorean formula using the given side lengths to find x. then we use x to find the side lengths. then we add the side lengths to find the perimeter.

pythagorean theorem formula:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(x - 20)^2 + (x - 40)^2 = x^2

x^2 - 40x + 400 + x^2 - 80x + 1600 = x^2

x^2 -120x + 2000 = 0

(x - 100)(x - 20) = 0

x - 100 = 0 or x - 20 = 0

x = 100 or x = 20

we see that the solution x = 20 must be discarded because it will give a negative side length and a side length of 0. the only valid solution is x = 100.

perimeter = sum of the lengths of the sides

perimeter = x + x - 20 + x - 40

perimeter = 3x - 60

replace x with 100.

perimeter = 3(100) - 60

perimeter = 300 - 60

perimeter = 240