SOLUTION: adam travels 35 miles west and then 42 miles south. how far away is he from his starting point if he goes back in a straight line?

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Question 1078236: adam travels 35 miles west and then 42 miles south. how far away is he from his starting point if he goes back in a straight line?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's a right triangle.
Find the hypotenuse.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):