College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 89: 3

Answer

The recommended safe distance for the given speed is $124$ feet

Work Step by Step

The formula that models the recommended safe distance is $$S=0.015x^{2}+x+10$$ The speed given is $60$ miles per hour. Substitute $x$ by $60$ in the formula given to obtain the recommended safe distance when traveling at the given speed: $S=0.015(60)^{2}+60+10=...$ $...=0.015(3600)+60+10=...$ $...=54+60+10=124$ feet The recommended safe distance for the given speed is $124$ feet
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