Explain how you decide which part of a problem will be represented by the variable x, and which part will be represented by the variable y in the graph of the situation.

Select the lengths in centimeters that would form a right triangle

Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

Solve each quadratic equation by factoring and using the zero product property. x^2 + 18x = 9x