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A man 6 ft tall walks at a rate of 5 feet per second away from a light that is 15 ft above the ground. When he is 10 feet from the base of the light, at what rate is the tip of his shadow moving?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

Problem 8.160TI: A pine tree casts a shadow of 80 feet next to a 30-foot tall building which casts a 40 feet shadow....

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A man 6 ft tall walks at a rate of 5 feet per second away from a light that
is 15 ft above the ground. When he is 10 feet from the base of the light, at what rate
is the tip of his shadow moving?

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