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2-69.

Here are some new distances with given lengths to help Cecil cross the tightrope, introduced in problem 2-50. Find at least two ways to get Cecil across. Write your solutions using numbers and symbols.

  1. Span of tightrope: feet
    Given lengths: feet

    This problem is very similar to 2-55 on page 88 of your textbook. Use the solution to that problem to guide you, if you need help.

    Is a multiple of or ? If so, try adding that to itself to get to .
    That is a good starting place for the rest of the problem.

  2. Span of tightrope: feet
    Given lengths: feet

    See part (a) for help.

    One possible solution is .

  3. Span of tightrope: feet
    Given lengths: feet

    See part (a) for help.