Solomon is swimming in the ocean, at the surface, when he sees a treasure chest 6ft ahead of him, but on the seafloor. He swims 20 ft down and towards the treasure chest. How deep was the water?
Solomon is swimming in the ocean, at the surface, when he sees a treasure chest 6ft ahead of him, but on the seafloor. He swims 20 ft down and towards the treasure chest. How deep was the water?
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Chapter5: Similar Triangles
Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem
Problem 17E: A boat is 6 m below the level of a pier and 12 m from the pier as measured across the water. How...
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