Question

Jimmy ran 20 meters west from home and then turned north to jog 25 meters. Jimmy ran 45 meters, but could have arrived at the same point by jogging in a straight line. (3 points)
Drawing a straight line from the starting point to the ending point would create a triangle.

You can use the to find the direct straight line distance for Jimmy.

If Jimmy took the direct line, he would have traveled approximately meters.

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Answer 1

Drawing a straight line from the starting point to the ending point would create a right triangle.

You can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the direct straight line distance.

Distance = sqrt(20^2 + 25^2) = sqrt(1025) ≈ 32.02 meters.