Question

another triangle :/ any help?

Answer 1

Carol is not correct (why ?)

Answer 2

remember the geometric mean formula ?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

if you see, Carol wrongly applied the geometric mean formula for the leg x

Answer 5

I would have to say John and then you solve for x in the equation that he made.
\[(\prod_{i=1}^{n}a_{i})^{1/n}=\sqrt[n]{a_{1}a_{2}...a_{n}}\] I believe.

Answer 6

Carol :-
\(\frac{3}{x} = \frac{x}{8}\)

cross multiply

x^2 = 3 x 8

which is wrong !

Answer 7

So, go with John, and solve the x

Answer 8

alrighty then :)

Answer 9

5.7??

Answer 10

The more correct answer would be in exact terms.\[\sqrt{33}\]I believe if I remember the numbers correctly.

Answer 11

well wats the sqrt of 33 then

Answer 12

No, you misunderstand. To leave it in exact terms you leave it as the square root of 33. If you actually calculate it it is merely an approximation.

Answer 13

the question never asked for exact terms

Answer 14

"solve for x"

Answer 15

Is it multiple choice?

Answer 16

no it isnt

Answer 17

I would go with \[\sqrt{33}\] that is the "most correct" answer.

Answer 18

-_-

Answer 19

Put both then, geeze... but in mathematics, teachers typically want "exact" answers. Ask your teacher and you will likely see that I am correct, however for the sake of the assignment, just put both.