SOLUTION: Hello. This is my third question today.
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
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Question 1170379: Hello. This is my third question today.
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!
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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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