The curve formed by a rope bridge can be modeled by the relation y = x² - 13x + 12 where x is the horizontal distance in meters, and y is the height in meters. Write the relation in factored form. What are the zeros of the relation? c) What is the horizontal distance from one end of the bridge to the other?

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The curve formed by a rope bridge can be modeled by the relation y = x² - 13x + 12 where x is the horizontal distance in meters, and y is the height in meters.

  1. Write the relation in factored form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What are the zeros of the relation?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. c) What is the horizontal distance from one end of the bridge to the other?

 

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