Concept explainers
To write:Which pair has chosen the right path and which pair is closest to the fountain in the school courtyard?
Answer to Problem 30PPS
A: Luther and Stephanie have chosen the correct path.
B: Luther and Stephanie are closest to the fountain.
Explanation of Solution
Given: The next clue is 50 feet due east and then 75 feet
of north starting from the fountain in the school courtyard.
A: From
in the clockwise direction as a result
And that will be the right path which is chosen by Luther and Stephanie.
B: With the help of hinge theorem it can be found that two pairs of sides
are congruent so it is clear here that the angle formed by Luther and
Stephanie is smaller than Mario and Lee, it means their distance from the
fountain is closer.
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