SOLUTION: Thomas traveled north 35 miles and then 12 miles west. Find the shortest distance between the start and end points.
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Question 864473: Thomas traveled north 35 miles and then 12 miles west. Find the shortest distance between the start and end points.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
35^2+12^2=c^2
1225+144=c^2
1369=c^2
c=37 mi
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