How does the precise nature of mathematics OR the imprecise nature of language sometimes get in the way of understanding problems in mathematics? How can these things be helpful in understanding math problems? Use examples to help explain your reasoning.

Arectangle has a width of 9 units and length of 40 units. what is the length of a diognal. a. 31 unitsb. 39 unitsc. 41 units d. 49 units

Expresa commuter train leaves downtown sation and travels at a average speed of 55 miles per hour towards the north side sation, which is 50miles away. thirty minutes later, express commuter train #7 leaves north side and travels at a average speed of 35miles per hour towards downtown sation. at the moment the two trains pass each other, how far(in miles) is train #12 from the downtown sation and how long(in minutes) has the #12 train been traveling

Complete the solution of the equation. find the value of y when x equals to 1 9x-5y=29