The Shape of a Decorative Awning Over a Storefront Can

question 202

Essay

The shape of a decorative awning over a storefront can be described by the function y = f(x)= 0.06
+ 0.012x + 8 where y is the height of the edge of the awning (in feet)above the sidewalk and x is the distance (in feet)from the center of the store's doorway.Use a graphing calculator to graph the function.

---

Definitions:

Sky

The expanse of air over the Earth, visible from the ground, characterized by blue color during the day and darkness or stars at night.

Reversible Pattern

A visual or conceptual pattern that can be perceived in more than one way, often creating an optical illusion or a shift in perspective.

Blue

A primary color in the visible spectrum, perceived when light has a dominant wavelength of roughly 450-495 nanometers.

Circumstances

Circumstances are the conditions or facts affecting a particular event or situation.