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OpenStudy (lexluth0r):

A wall is supported by wooden beams. The beams rest against the wall in a 48 degree angle with the wall. The length in feet of each beam is modeled by the function y=15sec(x). How long is each beam? Round your answer to the nearest foot.

OpenStudy (mrnood):

secant is 1/cos so y = 15/cos x The quesion is not very well phrased but I interpret it as: |dw:1464954269968:dw| solve for y

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