You are trying to help Matt understand the concept of a 5% slack in the line. You explain that having a 5% slack means that the length is 5% longer than
it would be if it were completely straight. You compare AABC to Figure DEF,
where curve DE is 5% longer than line segment AB.
Right Triangle without Slack
Figure with Slack
A A
3
A
4
Enter the length of curve DE given that the curve is 5% longer than line
segment AB.