SOLUTION: Jimmy ran 3 miles west from home and then turned north and jogged 4 miles. How far is Jimmy from home?

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Question 709216: Jimmy ran 3 miles west from home and then turned north and jogged 4 miles. How far is Jimmy from home?
Answer by vheroli(126)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use Pythagorean theorem:





c=5
Answer: 5 miles

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