Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 2 - 2.2 - Functions - 2.2 Exercises - Page 185: 69b

Answer

$h = \sqrt {d^2 - 3000^2}$, $d \geq 3000$

Work Step by Step

Use the Pythagarean theorem. $h^2 + 3000^2 = d^2$ $h = \sqrt {d^2 - 3000^2}$ Expression under the square root should be non-negative. $d^2 - 3000^2 \geq 0$ $d \geq 3000$
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