SOLUTION: A long distance runner runs 2 miles south and then 4 miles east. How far is the runner from the starting point? Round to nearest tenth.
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Question 632996: A long distance runner runs 2 miles south and then 4 miles east. How far is the runner from the starting point? Round to nearest tenth.
Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use Pythagorean Theorem:
distance from starting point = = =
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