Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 3 - Exponents, Polynomials and Functions - 3.2 Combining Functions - 3.2 Exercises - Page 247: 66

Answer

A) $N(w) = 80w+\frac{\pi}{8}w^2$ B) $4395.22\ in^2$

Work Step by Step

Part A Let $N$ be the total area of the Norman window. The area of the window is the sum of the rectangular part and the semi circle. The area of the half circle is just half the area of a complete circle. $$N(w) = 80w+\frac{\pi}{8}w^2.\tag{1}$$ Part B Set $w= 45$ in equation $(1)$ to find the area. $$\begin{aligned} N(45) &= 80\cdot 45+\frac{\pi}{8}\cdot 45^2\\ &\approx 4395.22\ in^2. \end{aligned}$$
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