Answer:
Distance = 81 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Shape of the lake: Rectangular
Length = 75' and Width = 30'
Poles would be at opposite ends of the lake
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Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find distance between the poles:
= = = 81 feet
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I think that it is a. Identity bc if you work it out you see that it is A. Identity
The sides of the triangle are 20 in, 48 in and 52 in
<u>Explanation:</u>
Given:
Let x be the length of smaller leg
Hypotenuse, H = x + 32
Height, h = x + 28
Length of the sides of a triangle = ?
If the triangle is a right angle triangle then we use pythagoras theorm to solve the question.
So,
(Hypotenuse)² = (height)² + (Base)²
(x + 32)² = (x + 28)² + (x)²
x² + 1024 + 64x = x² + 784 + 56x + x²
240 + 8x - x² = 0
x² - 8x - 240 = 0
Solving the quadratic equation:
x² + 12x - 20x - 240 = 0
x(x+12) - 20(x+12) = 0
(x-20) (x+12) = 0
(x-20) = 0
x = 20 in
Hypotenuse, H = x + 32
H = 20 + 32 in
H = 52 in
Height, h = x + 28
h = 20 + 28 in
h = 48 in
Therefore, the sides of the triangle are 20 in, 48 in and 52 in
Answer 56 so if you multiply the numbers given you will get the answer 56 :)