SOLUTION: a plane took off and flew in the same direction for exactly 60 miles. the plane then turned and flew in a nee direction for exactly 63 miles. at that point the plane was 87 miles f

Question 1063083: a plane took off and flew in the same direction for exactly 60 miles. the plane then turned and flew in a nee direction for exactly 63 miles. at that point the plane was 87 miles from where it started. was the turn the plan took 90 degree turn explain? (Pythagorean Therom)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the angle of the turn was 90 degrees, then

It was a 90 degree turn

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