document.write( "Question 85893: Suppose you travel north for 65 kilometers then travel east 75 kilometers. How far are you from your starting point? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #62072 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! THIS IS A RIGHT TRIANGLE PROBLEM WITH SIDES OF 65 & 75 KM. \n" ); document.write( "NOW WE NEED TO FIND THE HYPOTENUSE WHICH IS A^2+B62=C^2 C BEING THE HYPOTENUSE. \n" ); document.write( "65^2+75^2=C^2 \n" ); document.write( "4225+5625=C^2 \n" ); document.write( "9850=C^2 \n" ); document.write( "C=SQRT9850 \n" ); document.write( "C=99.25 KM. FOR THE HYPOTENUSE. \n" ); document.write( " |