Question
A ship sails due north 3 kilometres( Point A) and then due east 16 kilometres(Point B) the returns to its original starting point. How far does it travel from point b back to the start. ( Shortest Distance)
Answers
Ms. Sue
3^2 + 16^2 = c^2
9 + 256 = c^2
265 = c^2
16.28 = c
9 + 256 = c^2
265 = c^2
16.28 = c