How far is it from the lighthouse to the ship horizontally if the lighthouse is 20 ft tall and shines a beam to the ship 25 ft long?
Also, which statement is correct?
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Responses
x = approximately 24.5 yards; from the top of the lighthouse to the boat must be the shortest distance
x = approximately 24.5 yards; from the top of the lighthouse to the boat must be the shortest distance
x = 225 feet; the distance from the lighthouse to the ship must be the longest distance
x = 225 feet; the distance from the lighthouse to the ship must be the longest distance
x = 15 ft; the distance from the lighthouse to the ship must be the shortest distance
x = 15 ft; the distance from the lighthouse to the ship must be the shortest distance
x = 15 ft; the distance from the top of the lighthouse to the ship must be the longest distance
1 answer
The horizontal distance from the lighthouse to the ship is approximately 24.5 yards. Therefore, the correct statement is: x = approximately 24.5 yards; from the top of the lighthouse to the boat must be the shortest distance.