document.write( "Question 127743: If Lorenzo hiked 7 miles from a starting point, then turns 4 miles, what is the shortest distance back to the starting point to the nearest tenth? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #93580 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 7^2+4^2=D^2 \n" ); document.write( "49+16=D^2 \n" ); document.write( "D^2=65 \n" ); document.write( "D=SQRT65 \n" ); document.write( "D=8.06 MILES IS THE ANSWER. \n" ); document.write( " |