Its 36 because 6x2 is 12 and 12 x 3 equals 36
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
1st boat:
Parabola equation:

The x-coordinate of the vertex:

Equation:

The y-coordinate of the vertex:

Parabola passes through the point (-8,1), so

Solve:

Parabola equation:

2nd boat:
Parabola equation:

The x-coordinate of the vertex:

Equation:

The y-coordinate of the vertex:

Parabola passes through the point (-8,1), so

Solve:

Parabola equation:

System of two equations:

Answer:
27.5
Step-by-step explanation:
first you find what 30x30 is as A squared plus B squared is equal to C squared. your A is 12 and your C is 30.
so!
30x30 is 900
12x12 is 144
subtract 144 from 900 and you get 756. once you find the square root you get 27.49. then round up to 27.5