Answer: 19 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi, since the situation forms a right triangle (see attachment) we have to apply the next trigonometric function.
Tan α = opposite side / adjacent side
Where α is the angle of depression of the dog, the opposite side (16) is Ted's eye level above the ground, and the adjacent side (x) is the distance between the dog and the barn door.
Replacing with the values given:
tan40 = 16/x
Solving for x
x =16/tan40
x= 19 ft
Feel free to ask for more if needed or if you did not understand something.
Answer:
V( 3, -8 )
Step-by-step explanation:
Parable equation is of the form:
( x - h )² = 4p*(y - k)
In that expression, vertex has coordinates V ( h, k )
Then all we have to do is transform the given equation
y = x² - 6x + 1 or x² - 6x = y - 1 (1)
We can get a perfect square trinomial in the first member of the equation according to:
x² - 6x = ( x - 3 )² - 9
(x - 3 )² = x² - 6x + 9
By substitution en equation (1)
( x - 3 )² - 9 = y - 1
( x - 3 )² = y -1 + 9
( x - 3 )² = y + 8
( x - 3 )² = (y + 8 )
Then vertex coordinates are
V( 3 , -8)
The first one would be (-5,5) and the second one is (5,5) or 1.
