document.write( "Question 248413: Starting at point A, a boat sails due south for 6 mi, then due east for 5mi, and then due south for 4 mi. How far is the boat from A? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #181037 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! YOU HAVE A RIGHT TRIANGLE WITH SIDES EQUAL TO 5 & 10 & NEED THE LENGTH OF THE HYPOTENUSE. \n" ); document.write( "A^2+B^2=C^2 \n" ); document.write( "5*2+10^2=C^2 \n" ); document.write( "25+100=C^2 \n" ); document.write( "C^2=125 \n" ); document.write( "C=SQRT125 \n" ); document.write( "C=SQRT125 \n" ); document.write( "C=11.18 MILES IS THE DISTANCE FROM A. \n" ); document.write( " |