document.write( "Question 810778: Mike and Sandra leave their house. Mike travels northward for 4 miles to get to his job, and Sandra travels west for 3 miles to get to her job. Find out how many miles apart they work. (a sketch of the situation may be helpful) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #488401 by richwmiller(17219) You can put this solution on YOUR website! a^2+b^2=c^2 \n" ); document.write( "3^3+4^2=9+16=c^2 \n" ); document.write( "25=c^2 \n" ); document.write( "c=5 \n" ); document.write( "They are 5 miles apart \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |