SOLUTION: A 20-meter high arch has the form of a parabola with a vertical axis. A horizontal beam was placed across it 9 meters from the top with a measure of 60 meters. What would be the w
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Question 1170357: A 20-meter high arch has the form of a parabola with a vertical axis. A horizontal beam was placed across it 9 meters from the top with a measure of 60 meters. What would be the width of the arch at the bottom?
I've been trying to solve this for an acquaintance but I just couldn't confirm whether it's correct or not. My answer's 89.4 by the way. Thank you so much in advance.
Answer by Solver92311(821) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Show the work you did to get that answer and I'll let you know if it is correct or not.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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