SOLUTION: Two cyclists,Elvis and James start at the same time and in the same place.Elvis travels due east at 9 km per hour and James due north at 12 km per hour.How far are they from each o

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Question 328697: Two cyclists,Elvis and James start at the same time and in the same place.Elvis travels due east at 9 km per hour and James due north at 12 km per hour.How far are they from each other after one hour?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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A^2+B^2=C^2
9^2+12^2=C^2
81+144=C^2
C^2=228
C=SQRT228
C=15.1 MILES IS THE DISTANCE APART AFTER 1 HOUR.