Answer:
11.5 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
The dimensions of a right angled triangle can be determined using Pythagoras theorem
The Pythagoras theorem : a² + b² = c²
where a = length
b = base
c = hypotenuse
a² + 8² = 14²
a² + 64 = 196
a² = 196 - 64
a² = 132
find the square root of 132
a = 11.5 cm
<span>Let time taken by Luke to cover the distance = x hours
Speed of Luke = 6 miles per hour
Therefore, Distance covered by Luke = 6x ------(1)
Speed of Micah = 4 miles per hour
Since Micah walked 2 miles before Luke started running, Luke started 1/2 an hour after Micah started.
Therefore time taken by Micah to cover the distance = x+1/2
Distance covered by Micah = 4(x + 1/2) -------(2)
Equating (1) and (2)
6x = 4(x+1/2)
6x = 4x +2
2x = 2
x= 1
Therefore Luke would take 1 hour to cover the distance covered by Micah.</span>
Looks like A is the answer.
Do you have the triangle in which you can post so I can look at it? I learned this a few weeks ago and it's quite simple but I'm having trouble with the wording of the question. Thanks!!!
