document.write( "Question 1150537: The arch of a bridge over a two lane highway is
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document.write( "in the shape of a semi-ellipse. The distance from
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document.write( "the base of the arch on one side of the road to the
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document.write( "base on the other is 50 ft. The height of the arch at
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document.write( "the center is 20 ft. Can a container van that is 14 ft
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document.write( "high and 10 ft wide pass under the bridge without
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document.write( "going over the centerline of the bridge? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #771916 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Yes, it can. \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Find an equation for the ellipse centered at (0,0), then see if the point (10,14) is inside it. \n" ); document.write( "======================= \n" ); document.write( "PS Not the center line of the bridge, the CL of the road beneath it. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |