Sailboat Stability:

Sailboat Stability:

To be considered safe for ocean sailing, the capsize screening value C should be less than 2 (www.sailing.com). For a boat with a beam (or width) b in feet and displacement d in pounds, C is determined by the function

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*Explain what each of the three variables represents in the problem.

*Demonstrate your solution to all three parts of the problem, making sure to include all mathematical work and explanation for each step.

*Explain why the use of this equation is important for ship builders.

*Incorporate the following math vocabulary words into the discussion.

radical
root
variable