4. use the setup in descartes, problem #2 to solve the equation, z^2 + az = b^2. descartes claimed that z mp is the solution of the equation. find mp in terms of a and b.

x = 17

step-by-step explanation:

in the given figure, two triangles are inscribed in a circle where ∠bae ≅ ∠dae which makes the side be and de equal so we can write it as:

3x - 24 = x + 10

solving this equation for x to get:

3x - x = 10 + 24

2x = 34

x = 34/2

x = 17

therefore, the value of x = 17.

because linear equations are a lot simpler than quadratics equations, and linear equations formula is a lot easier to memorize. that's why i think they're harder.

-6 is the correct option from the above given options

where is the figure