An architect wants to draw a rectangle with a diagonal of 17inches. The length of the rectangle is to 9 inches more than triple the width. What dimensions should she make her rectangle

-6 is the correct option from the above given options

5=812a+9+3

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

5=812a+9+3

5=(812a)+(9+3)(combine like terms)

5=812a+12

5=812a+12

step 2: flip the equation.

812a+12=5

step 3: subtract 12 from both sides.

812a+12−12=5−12

812a=−7

step 4: divide both sides by 812.

812a /812 = -7/812

a= -1/116

so the answer is

a=   -1/116

you would need to also lose 1 point for each of the other outcomes for it to be fair.

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