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A whispering gallery has a semielliptical ceiling that is 9 ? high and 30 ? long. How high is the ceiling above the two foci?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.5: Inequalities In A Triangles

Problem 19E: Two of the sides of an isosceles triangle have lengths of 10cm and 4cm. Which length must be the...

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How high is the ceiling above the two foci?

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