SOLUTION: A bird flies due south from its nest for 5 miles then due west for 12 miles.how far is the bird from its nest? i need the formula
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Question 629610: A bird flies due south from its nest for 5 miles then due west for 12 miles.how far is the bird from its nest? i need the formula
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
mi
mi
Let = the distance from the nest
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