6. A gas pipe is to be laid to connect a house on the south side of a street 50 m wide to a hub on the north side of the street, which is 100 m to the east of the house. The cost of laying the pipe along the street is $2,000/m and under the street $4,000/m. Find a point along the south side of the street for a minimum cost.

6. A gas pipe is to be laid to connect a house on the south side of a street 50 m wide to a hub on the north side of the street, which is 100 m to the east of the house. The cost of laying the pipe along the street is $2,000/m and under the street $4,000/m. Find a point along the south side of the street for a minimum cost.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

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