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document.write( "start: 0/0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1st step to 0/8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2nd step to -3/8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3rd step to -4/8<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Distance = sqrt[4^2+8^2] = sqrt(80) = 4sqrt(5) miles\r<BR>\n" );
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