Question 1
The Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco is 76 meters taller than the Space Needle in Seattle.
The Transamerica Pyramid is 260 meters tall.
Part A
Write and solve an equation to find the height of the Space Needle.
(2 points)
Question 2
Part B
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is 8 meters taller than the Space Needle. Write and solve an equation to find the height of the Gateway Arch.
(2 points)
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Part A:
Let x be the height of the Space Needle.
The equation can be written as:
x + 76 = 260
To solve for x, subtract 76 from both sides:
x = 260 - 76
x = 184
Therefore, the height of the Space Needle is 184 meters.
Part B:
Let y be the height of the Gateway Arch.
The equation can be written as:
y = x + 8
Substituting the value of x from Part A:
y = 184 + 8
y = 192
Therefore, the height of the Gateway Arch is 192 meters.