document.write( "Question 1089971: two people were walking in opposite direction both of them walked 6 miles forward then took right and walked 8 miles. How far is each from starting positions ? \n" ); document.write( "
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Form a right triangle with legs 6 and 8.
\n" ); document.write( "Using the Pythagorean theorem, the hypotenuse for each is equal to the distance from the starting position.
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