Substitute the length of the sides (8 in, 15 in m) into the Pythagorean theorem. Then, find the length of the missing side m
(Please with step by step answer)

17i in

Step-by-step explanation:

a² + b² = c²

8² + 15² = c²

64 + 225 = 289

c² = 289

c =

c = 17

63.64 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the distance from the cliff to the boat be represented by x. Since the two triangles are similar, then comparing the triangles we have;

=

cross multiply to have

35 * 10 = 5.5 * x

350 = 5.5 x

x =

  = 63.6364

x = 63.64 feet

The boat is 63.64 feet to the cliff.