Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.3 Graph and Write Equations of Circles - 9.3 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 631: 6

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We have $x^2+y^2=r^2$ Find the value of $x$ when $y=7.5$: $$x^2+(7.5)^2=6^2\\x^2=15.75\\x=\pm 3.97$$ The distance from one side to the other is $d=3.97 \times 2=794$ feet.
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