A man that is 6 feet tall walks towards a light that is 20 feet above the ground at a rate of 5 feet per second. Draw an accurate picture that clearly models the situation. How fast is the tip of his shadow moving when he is 10 feet away from the light poll?

A man that is 6 feet tall walks towards a light that is 20 feet above the ground at a rate of 5 feet per second. Draw an accurate picture that clearly models the situation. How fast is the tip of his shadow moving when he is 10 feet away from the light poll?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 7.92TI: 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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