How far from the screen should the light be placed in order for the shadow of the puppet to be 30 in. tall? Explain how you found your answer. 25 in. 30 in. 2 ft If k is the scale factor, then so k = . Let x be the distance from the light to the puppet. Then SO X= Thus, the distance from the light to the screen is (Type integers or decimals.) ft.

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How far from the screen should the light be placed in order for the shadow of the puppet to be 30 in. tall?
Explain how you found your answer.
25 in.
30 in.
2 ft
If k is the scale factor, then
so k =
|. Let x be the distance from the light to the puppet. Then
V so x =
Thus, the distance from the
light to the screen is ft.
(Type integers or decimals.)
Transcribed Image Text:How far from the screen should the light be placed in order for the shadow of the puppet to be 30 in. tall? Explain how you found your answer. 25 in. 30 in. 2 ft If k is the scale factor, then so k = |. Let x be the distance from the light to the puppet. Then V so x = Thus, the distance from the light to the screen is ft. (Type integers or decimals.)
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