To find the distance between Kira and Todd, we can use the Pythagorean theorem.
Let's consider the distance between Kira and Todd as the hypotenuse of a right triangle, with Kira's height in the air as one leg and the distance on the ground as the other leg.
Distance between Kira and Todd = √(7^2 + 6^2)
Distance between Kira and Todd = √(49 + 36)
Distance between Kira and Todd = √85
Distance between Kira and Todd ≈ 9.2 meters
Therefore, Kira and Todd are approximately 9.2 meters apart.
Kira is in a hot air balloon that has just taken off and is now floating 7 meters above its launching point. Todd is standing on the ground, 6 meters away from the launching point. How far apart are Kira and Todd? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
(Pythagorean theorem)
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