Solve and find the value of x, given: =
A)x = 20
B)x = -9
C)x = 9.02
D)-17.16
E)4.33

Question

Solve and find the value of x, given:  = 
A)x = 20 
B)x = -9 
C)x = 9.02 
D)-17.16 
E)4.33

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since both numbers have the same prefix and suffix, we know that the value of x must be the same in both numbers. We can isolate x by subtracting the common prefix and suffix from both sides of the equation, giving us:

8ffa_565b_935a - 8ffa_7d6c_935a = x

Notice that the only difference between the two numbers is in the second set of digits. Specifically, the number 565b is subtracted from 7d6c. In hexadecimal (base-16) notation, which is what is being used here, the value of 7d6c - 565b is equal to 2187, or 9^3. Therefore, we have:

x = 9.02, since the first part of the number is in hexadecimal notation and the second part is in decimal notation.

Solve and Find the Value of X, Given: =