SOLUTION: Jesse hiked 12 miles east and 5 miles north of his car. What straight-line distance is Jesse from his car?

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Question 1141113: Jesse hiked 12 miles east and 5 miles north of his car. What straight-line distance is Jesse from his car?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's a right triangle.
Find the hypotenuse.