The entrance of a tunnel can be modeled by y=-frac{11}{50}(x-4)(x-24) where x and y are measured in feet. The x-axis represents the ground. Find the width of the tunnel at ground level.

Carol Gates

Carol Gates

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2021-01-28

The entrance of a tunnel can be modeled by y=1150(x4)(x24) where x and y are measured in feet. The x-axis represents the ground. Find the width of the tunnel at ground level.

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au4gsf

au4gsf

Skilled2021-01-29Added 95 answers

Calculation:
The given equation y=1150(x4)(x24) at x-axis.
y=0
0=1150(x4)(x24)
0=(x4)(x24)
x4=0 of x24=0
x=4 or x=24
x=4,24
Thus, the width of tunnel is =244=20.
Jeffrey Jordon

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