SOLUTION: Solve. Dana drove her car from her house to her school. She went 7 miles due west and 3 miles due south. How far is Dana's house from the school?

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Question 317249: Solve.
Dana drove her car from her house to her school. She went 7 miles due west and 3 miles due south. How far is Dana's house from the school?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is a triangle problem
3%5E2%2B7%5E2=c%5E2
9%2B49=c%5E2
58=c%5E2
sqrt%2858%29=c
7.61 miles