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You need to determine where to place the beams so that the chains are fastened to the rollercoaster at a height of 25 feet.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(a) Write the equation you would need to solve to find the horizontal distance each beam is from the origin. (10 points)



(b) Algebraically solve the equation you found in step 3. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. (10 points)

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Answer:

A x=sqrt30^2-25^2 b.) 16.58

Explanation:

User Kenneth Xu
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Answer:

(a): x² = 30² - 25²

(b): 16.58

Explanation:

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User Andrei Radulescu
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