Reyna's house is 12 blocks due west of the school. Shaquille's house is 5 blocks due north of the school. Shaquille walks to Reyna's house every morning and then they walk to school together. What is the shortest distance Shaquille could walk on his way to school when he walks with Reyna?
distance of houses from school
13 blocks
17 blocks
25 blocks
29 blocks
2 answers
25 blocks
25 if he can walk directly to the other house.
But if he walks along the streets, then it's 5+12+12=29 blocks
But if he walks along the streets, then it's 5+12+12=29 blocks