A vacationer on an island 8 miles offshore from a point that is 48 miles from town must travel to town occasionally. (See the figure.) The vacationer has a boat capable of traveling 35 mph and can go by auto along the coast at 60 mph. At what point should the car be left to minimize the time it takes to get to town? (Round your answer to one decimal place.) Island 8 mi 48 - x 48 mi Town Веach

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