I got corrected by mreijepatmat, and this is what they said: "Let x be this number so (x+5)(x-5) =75 ===> x^2 -25 = 75 ===> x^2 =100 & x = 10."
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Answer:
The length of the bridge is 126.492 feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
, where
is the position from the middle of the bridge, measured in feet, and
is the height of the bridge at a location of x feet, measured in feet. In this case, the length of the bridge is represented by the distance between the x-intercepts of the parabola, which we now find by factorization:
(Eq. 1)



Given that the parabola is symmetrical with respect to y-axis, then the length is two times the magnitude of the value found above, that is:


The length of the bridge is 126.492 feet.
Answer:
it depends
Step-by-step explanation:
The required tools are a compass and straightedge. A pencil or other drawing tool will also be useful (or you can use the marker in the compass).
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Generally, follow the applicable directions. The specific directions vary, depending on the construction you want to do. Numerous web sites and videos can show you step-by-step. (Search for "construction of ...") for whatever you're trying to construct.
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To construct a circle (or part of a circle), set the compass to the appropriate width, place the pointed end on the center of the circle, and rotate the marker in a circle around that point, taking care to ...
- keep the pointed end in the same spot,
- keep the width of the compass the same until your circle is complete.
To construct a line through two points, align the edge of the straightedge with the two points, and make a mark along that edge using your marking tool. (You may find that you need to make a slight adjustment in your alignment to account for the width of the marker).
All other constructions use combinations of these skills.