In Bill's physics class, he had to solve the equation 6 = kx? for k. Each step of his work is shown below.
Use the drop-down menus to explain each step.
Given Equation: 6 = kx?
Step 1: 9 = jk
on both sides of the equation
Step 2: 12 = k
on both sides of the equation

An incoming airplane is x miles due north from the control tower at an airport. a second incoming airplane is y miles due east of the same control tower. the shortest distance between the two airplanes is z miles. which of the following functions would best model the situation above?