first, we draw the triangle
To solve this we are to apply the Pythagorean theorem, which states
[tex](\text{HYP)}^2\text{ = (OP}\P)^2+(ADJ)^2[/tex]
From the triangle;
hyp = 37 in, opp = 12 in, Adj = x in
hence,
[tex]\begin{gathered} 37^2=12^2+x^2 \\ 1369=144+x^2 \\ 1369-144=x^2 \\ 1225=x^2 \\ \text{take square root of both sides} \\ x\text{ = }\sqrt[]{1225} \\ x\text{ = 35 in} \end{gathered}[/tex]
Therefore,
The horizontal distance = 35 in
