2:49 Copy Select All WHICH A... 41 29. MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS The cable between two towers of a suspension bridge can be modeled by the function shown, where x and y are measured in feet. The cable is at road level midway between the towers. 1 y = x²-x+150 400 X a. How far from each tower shown is the lowest point of the cable? b. How high is the road above the water? c. Describe the domain and range of the function shown. > O

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Section9.6: Solving Quadratic Equations By Using The Quadratic Formula
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29. MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS The cable between
two towers of a suspension bridge can be modeled
by the function shown, where x and y are measured
in feet. The cable is at road level midway between
the towers.
1
y =
x²-x+150
400
X
a. How far from each tower shown is the lowest point
of the cable?
b. How high is the road above the water?
c. Describe the domain and range of the function
shown.
> O
Transcribed Image Text:2:49 Copy Select All WHICH A... 41 29. MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS The cable between two towers of a suspension bridge can be modeled by the function shown, where x and y are measured in feet. The cable is at road level midway between the towers. 1 y = x²-x+150 400 X a. How far from each tower shown is the lowest point of the cable? b. How high is the road above the water? c. Describe the domain and range of the function shown. > O
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