As a garage door closes, light is cast 6 ft beyond the base of the door (as shown in the accompany- 10 10 ing drawing) by a light fixture that is set in the garage ceiling 10 ft back from the door. If the ceiling of the garage is 10 ft above the floor, how far is the garage door above the floor at the time that light is cast 6 ft beyond the door?

As a garage door closes, light is cast 6 ft beyond the base of the door (as shown in the accompany- 10 10 ing drawing) by a light fixture that is set in the garage ceiling 10 ft back from the door. If the ceiling of the garage is 10 ft above the floor, how far is the garage door above the floor at the time that light is cast 6 ft beyond the door?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.82TI: Randy wants to attach a 17 foot string of lights to the top of the 15 foot mast of his sailboat, as...

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