They cruise ship travels 20 miles due north, then 35 miles due east. How far is the ship from where it started?
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hypotenuse
Think of a right triangle.
20 and 35 are the legs of the triangle. You are trying to find the hypotenuse.
(Hint: a^2 + b^2 = c^2)
20 and 35 are the legs of the triangle. You are trying to find the hypotenuse.
(Hint: a^2 + b^2 = c^2)
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