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I

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)( z. +- ~

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,

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5) If eleven is added to the sq-o,.areof a number, the result is sixty. Find all such numbers.
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lo 0

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q -:::- 0

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Note 6.7 Applications of Quadratic Equations C. Other applications

6) A stone is dropped off a 64-ft cliff into the ocean below. The height of the stone above sea level is given by the equation h == -16t2 + 64 where h is.the height in feet, and t is the time in seconds. Find the time required for the stone to hit the water.
.

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v I ""-

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+k~~
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D. The Pythagorean

Theorem

This theorem is used to solve for the sides of a right

triangle.

The Pythagorean

Theorem is stated as:

2
.

oa

+ b ==c

0 Where a and b are the

and c is the !!ypotenuse

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7) Find the length of the missing side of the right triangle. O?-+b~ -=-c'2~
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8) Find the length of the missing side of the right triangle.

a

0
17 in. 8 in.
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both distances."
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10) A 5-yd ladder leans against a wall. The distance from the bottom of the wall to the top of the ladder is 1 yd more than the distance from the bottom of the wall to the bottom of the ladder. Find both distances.

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b '2..=-

c.. z..

z.

x2. + lx.+-\)'

= C;
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