Question

Part C

Based on feedback from an independent research firm, the flashlight manufacturer has decided to change the design of the flashlight. The reflector now needs to extend 4 centimeters past the center of the bulb, as shown in the diagram. In the new design, how wide will the reflector (CD) be at its widest point? Show your work.

Answer 1

The answer is "18".

Explanation:

In the given graph by concluding we observe that on the x-axis, one step is 2 units, and when we half each of the steps it will= 1 unit

`\therefore\\\\CD = distance\ from\ -(8+1)\ to\ (8+1)\ = \text{distance between} -9 \ to\ 9\ = 18`