12. Jack and Jill's mom notices a mirror on the ground while looking for her children. She is standing 114 cm from a mirror when she notices it. The mirror is 570 cm from a barn. Her eyes are 169 cm above the ground, and she can see the top of the barn in the mirror. How tall is the barn in centimeters?

12. Jack and Jill's mom notices a mirror on the ground while looking for her children. She is standing 114 cm from a mirror when she notices it. The mirror is 570 cm from a barn. Her eyes are 169 cm above the ground, and she can see the top of the barn in the mirror. How tall is the barn in centimeters?

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter50: Lines And Angular Measure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8A

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