SOLUTION: Laura walks 158 feet due east, then 96 feet due north and finally 286 feet due west. How far is Laura from her starting point?
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Question 1113188: Laura walks 158 feet due east, then 96 feet due north and finally 286 feet due west. How far is Laura from her starting point?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Laura walks 158 feet due east, then 96 feet due north and finally 286 feet due west. How far is Laura from her starting point?
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Plot the 3 points on the x-y format, using the Origin as the start.
Find the last point.
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then,
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