Question

Based on feedback from an independent research firm, the flashlight manufacturer has decided to change the design of the flashlight. The reflector now needs to extend 4 centimeters past the center of the bulb, as shown in the diagram. In the new design, how wide will the reflector (CD) be at its widest point? Show your work.

Answer 1

so than i understand it right - and how i see on the diagram the center is on 3 centimeters past the center and the new center need to extend 4 centimeters past the center

right ?

Answer 2

Ummm im just stuck tbh they gave me a question outta no where

Answer 3

and yes he only variable i was givin was 3

Answer 4

Oh i see why u said 4 now

Answer 5

is it the start of the reflector?

Answer 6

so like an idea i think you can use the proportionality of length width

than you check it when the center is in point 3 on 3 centimeters from the center the width has 6 units

right ?

Answer 7

Idek what im supposed to find

Answer 8

idem

Answer 9

yes i think this is the way

can you show your work here ?

Answer 10

If you can yes do you have zoom?

Answer 11

yes i like check it

Answer 12

Can you join a zoom

Answer 13

i havent it

Answer 14

no i understand that i have to find the length from c to d but i wanna know how to do it exactly for future refference

Answer 15

i think this is possibile just after i upload and installe it on my pc

Answer 16

thank you johnny

Answer 17

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @XluisX
no i understand that i have to find the length from c to d but i wanna know how to do it exactly for future refference
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Does the explanation help?

Answer 18

not really im more of a physical learner

Answer 19

i like to see it step by step

Answer 20

ahh gotchu, srry

Answer 21

no thank you for your help

Answer 22

np :)

Answer 23

johnny was that the correct answer?