![Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications, Student Edition](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780078682278/9780078682278_largeCoverImage.gif)
Concept explainers
(a)
To find: An equation that models the shape of the cable.
(a)
![Check Mark](/static/check-mark.png)
Answer to Problem 36E
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Construction: The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, is a catenary suspension bridge, which is very similar in appearance to a parabola. The main span cables are suspended between two towers that are 4200 feet apart and 500 feet above the roadway. The cable extends 10 feet above the roadway midway between the two towers.
Calculation:
If
This gives us:
(b)
To find: The distance from the roadway is the cable 720 feet from the bridge’s center.
(b)
![Check Mark](/static/check-mark.png)
Answer to Problem 36E
58.78 feet
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Construction: The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, is a catenary suspension bridge, which is very similar in appearance to a parabola. The main span cables are suspended between two towers that are 4200 feet apart and 500 feet above the roadway. The cable extends 10 feet above the roadway midway between the two towers.
Calculation:
If
Then at x = 720,
Chapter 10 Solutions
Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications, Student Edition
Additional Math Textbook Solutions
Basic Business Statistics, Student Value Edition
Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach (6th Edition)
Pre-Algebra Student Edition
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
Elementary Statistics (13th Edition)
- Calculus: Early TranscendentalsCalculusISBN:9781285741550Author:James StewartPublisher:Cengage LearningThomas' Calculus (14th Edition)CalculusISBN:9780134438986Author:Joel R. Hass, Christopher E. Heil, Maurice D. WeirPublisher:PEARSONCalculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)CalculusISBN:9780134763644Author:William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett, Eric SchulzPublisher:PEARSON
- Calculus: Early TranscendentalsCalculusISBN:9781319050740Author:Jon Rogawski, Colin Adams, Robert FranzosaPublisher:W. H. FreemanCalculus: Early Transcendental FunctionsCalculusISBN:9781337552516Author:Ron Larson, Bruce H. EdwardsPublisher:Cengage Learning
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781285741550/9781285741550_smallCoverImage.gif)
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780134438986/9780134438986_smallCoverImage.gif)
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780134763644/9780134763644_smallCoverImage.gif)
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781319050740/9781319050740_smallCoverImage.gif)
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780135189405/9780135189405_smallCoverImage.gif)
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781337552516/9781337552516_smallCoverImage.gif)