document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=634467>Question 634467</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> to get to work from my home, I travel 8 miles north and then turn west and travel 6 miles. If i could travel in a straight line from my home to work, how much distance would i save? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "straight line distance = sqrt[8^2+6^2] = sqrt[100] = 10 miles<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "angle distance = 8+6 = 14 miles<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Miles samed: 14-10 = 4 miles<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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