Grade 10 Quadratic word problems:  Bridges and tunnels
Channel: Ms Havrot's Canadian University Math Prerequisites
Date: 15/05/2020

Three word problems for you
1.  Brooklyn Bridge - suspension bridge Vertical distance to lowest point, span of the bridge and height at a certain distance
2.  Tunnel - find the width of the tunnel, height 2 metres from the end
3.  Finding the equation in factored form and vertex form for a bridge and determining if a sailboat with a certain height can pass under the bridge when it is 8 m from the centre.
**** NOTE:  For the sailboat question the boat will NOT fit under the bridge as it is obviously higher 8 m from the centre than the bridge is.  (26 m vs 28 m) ****