Question

The figure shows the location of 3 points around a lake. The length of the lake, BC, is also shown. (Figure is not drawn to scale.) Which of the following options is closest to the distance (in miles) between points A and B?
6.71 miles
7.35 miles
8.66 miles
10.82 miles

Answer 1

Answer:

3rad5

Step-by-step explanation:

${a}^{2} + {b}^{2} = {c}^{2} \\ {a }^{2} + {6}^{2} = {9}^{2} \\ {a }^{2} + 36 = 81 \\ {a}^{2} + 81 - 36 \\ {a}^{2} = 45 \\ \sqrt{a} = \sqrt{45} \\ a = 3 \sqrt{5}$