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Question 660159: Write an equation to slove th problem Include a briefe but detailed explantion of your thought process throw the problem. Also inculde a picture that correctly lables order pairs.

The map coordinates of a campground are (1,4) and the coordinates of the fishing pier are (4,7). Each unit on the map represents one kilometer. If Alejandro walks in a straight line from the campground to the pier, how many kilometer, to the nearest tent, will he walk?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The map coordinates of a campground are (1,4) and the coordinates of the fishing pier are (4,7). Each unit on the map represents one kilometer. If Alejandro walks in a straight line from the campground to the pier, how many kilometer, to the nearest tent, will he walk?
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distance = sqrt[(7-4)^2 + (4-1)^2] = sqrt[9 + 9] = sqrt(18) = 3sqrt(2) km
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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