Question

If RU=8, US= 14, TV=x-1, and VS = 17.5,
find x and TV.
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Answer 1

x = 11, TV = 10

Explanation:

set up as proportion and cross multiply to solve:

14/8 = 17.5/x-1

x = 11

then apply to TV to find TV:

x - 1

11 - 1

= 10