To determine the order from longest to shortest distance run by Joseph, Colby, and Susie, we need to compare the distances.
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Joseph ran \(\sqrt{149}\) miles. We can calculate this: \[ \sqrt{149} \approx 12.21 \text{ miles} \]
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Colby ran 13 miles.
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We don't have an exact distance for Susie, as it is only stated as "the direct path from the library to her house." Without that information, we cannot compare her distance directly to the others.
Since we know that:
- Joseph ran approximately 12.21 miles.
- Colby ran 13 miles.
We can compare:
- Colby (13 miles) is longer than Joseph (approximately 12.21 miles).
Without an exact measure for Susie's run, we can only order Joseph and Colby. We can consider that Susie may have run less than, equal to, or more than Joseph or Colby based on the unknown distance.
Since we do not have information to accurately place Susie in the order, we can tentatively say:
- Colby (13 miles) ran the longest.
- Joseph (approximately 12.21 miles) ran the next longest.
The only appropriate response must reflect that Colby definitely ran the longest and Joseph ran longer than Susie if we assume Susie's distance is less than 12.21 miles.
However, without knowing Susie’s exact distance, we cannot order them fully. Thus, a reasonable conclusion is:
The list is: Colby, Joseph, Susie, assuming Susie ran less than Joseph's estimated 12.21 miles:
- Colby (13 miles)
- Joseph (\(\sqrt{149} \approx 12.21\) miles)
- Susie (unknown, but less than or equal to Joe based on the options)
So the correct final order, given no exact figure for Susie, would be: Colby, Joseph, Susie.