Question

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

(Figure is not drawn to scale.)

Which of the following options is closest to the distance (in miles) between points A and B? (5 points)
Group of answer choices

2.24 miles

2.65 miles

3.74 miles

5.29 miles

Answer 1

5.29

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem is used

We will call AB x

x^2 + 6^2 = 8^2

x^2 + 36 = 64

x^2 = 28

x = 5.2915026

x = 5.26