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Answers:</h3><h3>x = sqrt(10)</h3><h3>y = sqrt(5)</h3>
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Explanation:
Naturally I start with x as that letter precedes y in the alphabet; however, it's easier to start with y because it is a leg of this triangle. We will then use the value of y to find x later.
For any 45-45-90 triangle, the two legs are the same length. So that's why we're able to quickly see that y = sqrt(5)
To get the hypotenuse, we multiply the leg length by sqrt(2). This trick only works for 45-45-90 triangles.
hypotenuse = leg*sqrt(2)
x = sqrt(5)*sqrt(2)
x = sqrt(5*2)
x = sqrt(10)
The rule I used is sqrt(a)*sqrt(b) = sqrt(a*b)
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An alternate path is to use the pythagorean theorem to find x
a^2+b^2 = c^2
(sqrt(5))^2 + (sqrt(5))^2 = x^2
5 + 5 = x^2
10 = x^2
x^2 = 10
x = sqrt(10)
Angle CAB = to x and angle CAB = 116°, therefore,
x = 116°
Answer:
Shortest distance from the mountain is 3.17 miles.
Step-by-step explanation:
From the figure attached,
Let a mountain is located at point A.
Angle between the mountain and point B (∠B) = 53°
Angle between the mountain and point C (∠C) = 78°
Distance between these points = 3 miles
Since, m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180°
m∠A + 53° + 78° = 180°
m∠A = 180°- 131° = 49°
By applying sine rule in triangle ABC,
AC = 
AC = 3.17 miles
AB = 
AB = 3.89 miles
Therefore, shortest distance from the mountain is 3.17 miles.
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