Answer:
y = (x - 10)^2 / 100 + 1
Step-by-step explanation:
given:
A suspension footbridge has two 2-meter vertical supports 20 meters apart so the cable connecting 'em will be a convex parabola
The lowest point of the cable, which is the vertex, 1 meter above the path.
y-axis represents the left support and the other vertical support is at x=20
by symmetry, the vertex is mid-pt between the two supports, @ x=20/2=10
so vertex is at (10,1)
vertex form of parabola is y = a(x - h)^2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex
so y = a(x-10)^2 + 1
at y-axis, x=0, y=2
2 = a(0-10)^2 + 1
2 - 1 = 100a
a = 1/100
so the eqn is y = (x - 10)^2 / 100 + 1
You would take 3 x 4 which equals 12. And then you would take 12 x8 which would equal 96
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Remark
In order to solve for the Cos(x), you need to find the missing side. You can do that by finding the Sin(x) first and then the Cos of x or you can just use the Pythagorean theorem. I'm going to do the latter.
Formula
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Givens
a = ???
b = 32
c = 58
Sub and solve
a^2 = ???
b^2 = 1024
c^2 = 3364
a^2 + 32^2 = 58^2
1024 + a^2 = 3364 Subtract 1024 from both sides.
a^2 = 3364 - 1024
a^2 = 2340 Take the square root of both sides.
sqrt(a^2) = sqrt(2340) Break a into its prime factors.
a = sqrt(2 * 2 * 5 * 3 * 3 * 13)
Rule
For every pair of equal factors, one can be brought outside the root sign and the other is discarded.
a = 2 * 3 * sqrt(5*13)
a = 6 sqrt(65)
The cos of an angle = opposite / hypotenuse.
Cos(x) = 6*sqrt(65) / 58 <<<<< This should be the answer
If you are offered choices, you should list them
Another choice would be 6*8.0623 / 58 = 0.8340 <<<<< Answer
The correct answer is 25.12 cubic inches
