Homework Help: Algebra

Posted by Calisha on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:03pm.

The equation of a mirror in a particular telescope is y= (x^2)/(520), where x is the radius (in cm). If the mirror has a diameter of 32 centimeters, what is the depth of the mirror?

Algebra - Damon, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:07pm
radius = x = 16
y = 16^2/520 = 256/520 = .4923 cm
Algebra - Calisha, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:22pm
thank you!

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