The towers of a 60 meter parabolic suspension bridge are 15 m high and the lowest point of the cable is 3 m above the roadway. Find the vertical distance from the roadway to the cable at 15 m from the center.

The towers of a 60 meter parabolic suspension bridge are 15 m high and the lowest point of the cable is 3 m above the roadway. Find the vertical distance from the roadway to the cable at 15 m from the center.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume

Problem 34E

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The towers of a 60 meter parabolic suspension bridge are 15 m high
and the lowest point of the cable is 3 m above the roadway. Find the vertical
distance from the roadway to the cable at 15 m from the center.

Answer is 6m

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