SOLUTION: a man travels 7 km due north and than travels 3 km due east and than travels 3 km due south. how far is he from the starting point ? Let x = distance from starting point x^2

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Question 647644: a man travels 7 km due north and than travels 3 km due east and than travels 3 km due south. how far is he from the starting point ?
Let x = distance from starting point
x^2 = (7-3)^2 + 3^2
x^2 = 25
x= 5
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Let x = distance from starting point
x^2 = (7-3)^2 + 3^2
x = 5