A hot-air balloon is held at a constant altitude by two ropes that are anchored on the ground. One rope is 120 ft long and makes an angle of 65 with the ground. The other rope is 115 ft long. What is the distance between the points on the ground at which the two ropes are anchored? Round your answers to the nearest tenth of a foot. 170.5 feet 88.1 feet only No solution is possible 88.1 feet or 13.3 feet ▶

A hot-air balloon is held at a constant altitude by two ropes that are anchored on the ground. One rope is 120 ft long and makes an angle of 65 with the ground. The other rope is 115 ft long. What is the distance between the points on the ground at which the two ropes are anchored? Round your answers to the nearest tenth of a foot. 170.5 feet 88.1 feet only No solution is possible 88.1 feet or 13.3 feet ▶

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

Problem 10.84TI: A man throws a ball into the air with a velocity of 96 ft/sec. Use the formula h=16t2+v0t to...

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