Question
Problem number 26 of the Rhind Papyrus says:
Find a quantity such that when it is added to StartFraction 1 Over 4 EndFraction of itself the result is a 15.
The modern day equation that models this problem is x plus StartFraction 1 over 4 EndFraction x equals 15..
What is the solution to the equation?
x = 10
x = 12
x = 15
x = 30
Find a quantity such that when it is added to StartFraction 1 Over 4 EndFraction of itself the result is a 15.
The modern day equation that models this problem is x plus StartFraction 1 over 4 EndFraction x equals 15..
What is the solution to the equation?
x = 10
x = 12
x = 15
x = 30
Answers
GPT 3.5
x = 12
To solve this equation, combine like terms:
x + 1/4x = 15
5/4x = 15
x = 15 * 4/5
x = 12
Therefore, x = 12 is the solution to the equation.
To solve this equation, combine like terms:
x + 1/4x = 15
5/4x = 15
x = 15 * 4/5
x = 12
Therefore, x = 12 is the solution to the equation.
YES x=12
Which statements are correct regarding mathematics in the Egyptian, Chinese, and Babylonian cultures? Check all the apply.
Both the Egyptian and Chinese number systems use base 10.
The Babylonian tablets have all the solution methods clearly shown.
All three cultures had unique symbolism to represent their numbers.
There are two primary sources for ancient Egyptian mathematics.
Ancient Chinese mathematicians did not attempt to solve systems of linear equations.
Which statements are correct regarding mathematics in the Egyptian, Chinese, and Babylonian cultures? Check all the apply.
Both the Egyptian and Chinese number systems use base 10.
The Babylonian tablets have all the solution methods clearly shown.
All three cultures had unique symbolism to represent their numbers.
There are two primary sources for ancient Egyptian mathematics.
Ancient Chinese mathematicians did not attempt to solve systems of linear equations.
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