document.write( "Question 196315: If two planes leave the same airport at 1:00pm, how many miles apart will they be at 3:00pm if one travels directly north at 150mph and the other travels directly west at 200mph? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #147201 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! (150*3)^2+(200*3)^2=d^2 \n" ); document.write( "450^2+600^2=d^2 \n" ); document.write( "202,500+360,000=d^2 \n" ); document.write( "562,500=d^2 \n" ); document.write( "d=sqrt562,500 \n" ); document.write( "d=750 miles. ans. for the distance between these 2 planes @ 3:00 PM. \n" ); document.write( " |