SOLUTION: The town of Elena is 24 miles north and 8 miles west of Holberg. A train runs on a straight track between the two towns. How many miles does it cover? Round your answer to the near
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Question 174974: The town of Elena is 24 miles north and 8 miles west of Holberg. A train runs on a straight track between the two towns. How many miles does it cover? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The town of Elena is 24 miles north and 8 miles west of Holberg. A train runs on a straight track between the two towns. How many miles does it cover? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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Draw the picture.
distance = sqrt(24^2+8^2) = 25.3 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.