SOLUTION: Jim drives 60 km south, 40 km west, 20 km north, and 10 km east. What is the distance from his starting
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Question 812982: Jim drives 60 km south, 40 km west, 20 km north, and 10 km east. What is the distance from his starting
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jim is 40 km so and 30 km west
3,4,5 right triangle
900+1600=2500
He is 50 km from the start.
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