Question

Shadows cast angles at equal measures, making triangles formed by shadows similar.
Lance the alien is 5 feet tall. His shadow is 8 feet long.

Answer 1

Answer:

the third side is 9.43

Step-by-step explanation:

the length from his head to the shadow of his head is the same as

$5^{2}$ + $8^{2}$ = $c^{2}$

so we solve this to get c = 9.43