In the Diagram, S Represents the Position of a Power

question 104

Short Answer

In the diagram, S represents the position of a power relay station located on a straight coast, and E shows the location of a marine biology experimental station on an island.A cable is to be laid connecting the relay station with the experimental station. If the cost of running the cable on land is $3.60/running foot and the cost of running the cable under water is $6.00/running foot, locate the point P that will result in a minimum cost (solve for x). __________ ft

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Definitions:

Butyllithium

A powerful base and nucleophile used in organic synthesis to deprotonate hydrogens or to initiate anionic polymerization processes.

Benzaldehyde

An organic compound characterized by a benzene ring with an aldehyde functional group, known for its almond-like aroma and used in flavoring and perfume.

Methylamine

A simple organic compound with the formula CH3NH2, characterized by a strong ammonia-like odor, used in the production of pesticides and pharmaceuticals.

Reagents

Substances or compounds added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or are used to test for the presence of another substance.