The cross section of the satellite dish is an illustration of a quadratic function
The quadratic function that models the cross-section is y = 1/6(x^2 - 9)
<h3>How to determie the equation of the cross-section?</h3>
The given parameters are:
Width = 6 feet
Depth = 1.5 feet
Express the width the sum of two equal numbers
Width = 3 + 3
The above means that, the equation of the cross section passes through the x-axis at:
x = -3 and 3
So, we have:
y = a(x - 3) * (x + 3)
Express as the difference of two squares
y = a(x^2 - 9)
The depth is 1.5.
This is represented as: (x,y) =(0,-1.5)
So, we have:
-1.5 = a(0^2 - 9)
Evaluate the exponent
-1.5 = -9a
Divide both sides by -9
a = 1/6
Substitute 1/6 for a in y = a(x^2 - 9)
y = 1/6(x^2 - 9)
Hence, the quadratic function that models the cross-section is y = 1/6(x^2 - 9)
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I'm not totally sure the exact answer, or if this even helps, but the Y intercept is changing from -2 to 5
Answer:
C. Median
Step-by-step explanation:
If both sides are <em>symmetrical,</em> then there is no need to try and find the mean or anything because you already have the middle point and no outliers. <u>If there were outliers it'd be different</u>, unless the outliers were symmetrical with the rest of it, then the median would still be a good option.
8hrs = 480mins
6hrs = 360 mins
472/480 = 0.983...
0.983... x 360 = 354
D) 354
