SOLUTION: A jogger runs 12 miles north and then runs 5 miles east what is the shortest route back to his starting point?
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Question 860231: A jogger runs 12 miles north and then runs 5 miles east what is the shortest route back to his starting point?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's a right triangle.
The distance is the hypotenuse.
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