Question 398175
where x is the distance from the hole


the peacock travels ___ sqrt(9^2 + x^2)


the snake travels ___ 27 - x


sqrt(9^2 + x^2) = 27 - x


x^2 + 9^2 = x^2 - 54x + 27^2


54x = 27^2 - 9^2