A Ferris wheel is elevated 2 m above the ground at its lowest point. Its highest point is 32 m above the ground. How high above the ground is the point on the Ferris wheel that is 12 m horizontally away from its center? A) 27 m or 7 m B) 28 m or 8 m C) 26 m, or 8 m D) 25 m, or 9 m

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19. A Ferris wheel is elevated 2 m above the ground at its lowest point. Its highest point is 32 m above the ground.
How high above the ground is the point on the Ferris wheel that is 12 m horizontally away from its center?
A) 27 m or 7 m
B) 28 m or 8 m
C) 26 m, or 8 m
D) 25 m, or 9 m
Transcribed Image Text:19. A Ferris wheel is elevated 2 m above the ground at its lowest point. Its highest point is 32 m above the ground. How high above the ground is the point on the Ferris wheel that is 12 m horizontally away from its center? A) 27 m or 7 m B) 28 m or 8 m C) 26 m, or 8 m D) 25 m, or 9 m
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