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− | + | A laser is placed at the point <math>(3,5)</math>. The laser bean travels in a straight line. Larry wants the beam to hit and bounce off the <math>y</math>-axis, then hit and bounce off the <math>x</math>-axis, then hit the point <math>(7,5)</math>. What is the total distance the beam will travel along this path? | |
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+ | <math>\textbf{(A) }2\sqrt{10} \qquad \textbf{(B) }5\sqrt2 \qquad \textbf{(C) }10\sqrt2 \qquad \textbf{(D) }15\sqrt2 \qquad \textbf{(E) }10\sqrt5</math> | ||
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Revision as of 16:18, 11 February 2021
Problem
A laser is placed at the point . The laser bean travels in a straight line. Larry wants the beam to hit and bounce off the -axis, then hit and bounce off the -axis, then hit the point . What is the total distance the beam will travel along this path?
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See also
2021 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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