SOLUTION: An athlete runs 105cm south and 80cm west. How far is he from the starting point?

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An athlete runs 105cm south and 80cm west. How far is he from the starting point?
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Use Pythagoras


s =~ 132 cm
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That's about 52 inches. Some athlete

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