The design for part of a water ride at an amusement park is shown. The ride carries people up a track along ramp represented by segment AB. Then riders travel down a water chute along ramp represented by segment BC. 35° A 50 ft 42 ft C A) How high is the ride above point D? Explain. B) What is the total distance from point A to point B to point C? Explain.

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The design for part of a water ride at an amusement park is shown. The ride carries people up a
track along ramp represented by segment AB. Then riders travel down a water chute along
ramp represented by segment BC.
35°
50 ft
42 ft
C
A) How high is the ride above point D? Explain.
B) What is the total distance from point A to point B to point C? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:The design for part of a water ride at an amusement park is shown. The ride carries people up a track along ramp represented by segment AB. Then riders travel down a water chute along ramp represented by segment BC. 35° 50 ft 42 ft C A) How high is the ride above point D? Explain. B) What is the total distance from point A to point B to point C? Explain.
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