15 A bridge has a parabolic span as shown, w? with equation d = - + 200 800 where d is the depth of the arch in metres. Show that the quadratic function is even. Find the depth of the arch from the top of the span. Find the total width of the span. a

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Section8.8: Linear And Quadratic Functions
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15 A bridge has a parabolic span as shown,
d l
with equation d = -
w?
+ 200
800
where d is the depth of the arch in metres.
Show that the quadratic function is even.
Find the depth of the arch from the
Find the total width of the span.
a
top
of the
span.
d Find the depth of the arch at a point 10 m from its widest span.
e
Find the width across the span at a depth of 100 m.
Transcribed Image Text:15 A bridge has a parabolic span as shown, d l with equation d = - w? + 200 800 where d is the depth of the arch in metres. Show that the quadratic function is even. Find the depth of the arch from the Find the total width of the span. a top of the span. d Find the depth of the arch at a point 10 m from its widest span. e Find the width across the span at a depth of 100 m.
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