(a)
To find: The distance of the waterfall from the campsite.
(a)
Answer to Problem 40PPS
The distance of the waterfall from the campsite is 9.434 miles.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The waterfall is 5 miles south and 8 miles east of campsite.
Calculation:
The coordinated is formed as,
Calculate the distance using the distance formula.
Thus, the distance of the waterfall from the campsite is 9.434 miles.
(b)
To find: The distance of the waterfall from the campsite using Pythagoras.
(b)
Answer to Problem 40PPS
The distance of the waterfall from the campsite using Pythagoras is 9.434 miles.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The waterfall is 5 miles south and 8 miles east of campsite.
Calculation:
The coordinated is formed as,
Calculate the distance OB.
Thus, the distance of the waterfall from the campsite using Pythagoras is 9.434 miles.
(c)
To find: The point where he stops.
(c)
Answer to Problem 40PPS
The point where he stops is (4, -2.5).
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The waterfall is 5 miles south and 8 miles east of campsite.
Calculation:
The coordinates of the mid-point is calculated as,
Thus, the point where he stops is (4, -2.5).
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