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.

3 answers

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

2^2 + 4^2 = c^2

4 + 16 = c^2

20 = c^2

4.5 = c
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