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△ABC≅△EDC and C is the midpoint of AE¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ and DB¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ . If Boat A is 5 miles from Boat B, and Boat A is 30 miles from an object at point E , then what is the length of DB¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ to the nearest mile?
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The data given is not enough to determine DB uniquely. From C being the midpoint of AE we get AC = CE = 15 (since AE = 30). Put C at the origin, A = (−15,0), E = (15,0). Let B = (x,y). AB = 5 gives
(x + 15)^2 + y^2 = 25.
Because C is the midpoint of DB we have D = −B, so DB = 2·CB = 2·sqrt(x^2 + y^2). As B runs over the circle centered at (−15,0) with radius 5, CB = sqrt(x^2 + y^2) ranges between 15−5 = 10 and 15+5 = 20. Hence DB ranges between 2·10 = 20 miles and 2·20 = 40 miles.
So DB can be any value in the interval [20, 40] miles. If you have an extra condition (e.g. a right angle or a diagram) give it and I can find the single numerical length.
(x + 15)^2 + y^2 = 25.
Because C is the midpoint of DB we have D = −B, so DB = 2·CB = 2·sqrt(x^2 + y^2). As B runs over the circle centered at (−15,0) with radius 5, CB = sqrt(x^2 + y^2) ranges between 15−5 = 10 and 15+5 = 20. Hence DB ranges between 2·10 = 20 miles and 2·20 = 40 miles.
So DB can be any value in the interval [20, 40] miles. If you have an extra condition (e.g. a right angle or a diagram) give it and I can find the single numerical length.
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