Question

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The figure shows the location of 3 points around a lake. The length of the lake, BC, is also shown.



Which of the following options is closest to the distance (in miles) between points A and B?
2.24 miles
2.65 miles
3.74 miles
5.29 miles

Answer 1

5.29

Explanation:

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Answer 2

AB² = VAC²-BC²

= V8²-6²

= V64-36 = V28

AB = V7×4 = 2V7 = 5.29