Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 10 - Radical Functions and Equations - 10.3 - Solving Radical Equations - Exercises - Page 564: 21

Answer

$d=144~feet$

Work Step by Step

$$t=\frac14 \sqrt d$$ Substitute $t=3$ and solve for $d$: $$3=\frac14 \sqrt d$$ $$12=\sqrt d$$ $$12^2=d$$ $$d=144$$
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