document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=174974>Question 174974</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The town of Elena is 24 miles north and 8 miles west of Holberg. A train runs on a straight track between the two towns. How many miles does it cover? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Draw the picture.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "distance = sqrt(24^2+8^2) = 25.3 miles<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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