Question

A boat leaves Port A and travels due east. Port B is 15 mi due north of Port A, and Port C is 24 mi due south of Port A. The boat is 25 mi from Port C.

How far is the boat from Port B? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

______ mi

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\(\sf 25^2-24^2=x^2\)

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