SOLUTION: Points B(b,0) and C(c,10) are to be placed on this graph so that the distance from A to B to C to D is a minimum. Find the value of b.
Also: Point A is at (0,4) and point D is at
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Question 1199275: Points B(b,0) and C(c,10) are to be placed on this graph so that the distance from A to B to C to D is a minimum. Find the value of b.
Also: Point A is at (0,4) and point D is at (8,9)
I'd like to thank MathLover for a solution to this problem previously. However, I cannot find her answer in the multiple choice that I was given. Please let me know what is going on.
a) 3 4/15
b) 1 7/15
c) 2 2/25
d) 2 4/15
e) 2 7/15
Thanks!
Answer by ikleyn(52780) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The solution and the answer in the post by @Mathlover1
https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Coordinate-system/Coordinate-system.faq.question.1131849.html
is incorrect.
For the correct solution, see the post by tutor @greenestamps
https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/geometry/Geometry_Word_Problems.faq.question.1199273.html
Your list of possible answers is INCORRECT: it does not contain a correct answer.
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