Question
A long-distance runner runs 2 miles south and then 4 miles east. How far is the runner from the
starting point? Round to nearest tenth.
starting point? Round to nearest tenth.
Answers
Ms. Sue
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
2^2 + 4^2 = c^2
4 + 16 = c^2
20 = c^2
4.5 = c
2^2 + 4^2 = c^2
4 + 16 = c^2
20 = c^2
4.5 = c
Leo
thank you very much Ms. Sue
Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Leo.