SOLUTION: Cassie and Carrie start at the park and walk home separately. Cassie walks 1.5 miles east to her house and Carrie walks south 2 miles to hers. How far apart (in miles) are Cassie’

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Question 1009802: Cassie and Carrie start at the park and walk home separately. Cassie walks 1.5 miles east to her house and Carrie walks south 2 miles to hers. How far apart (in miles) are Cassie’s and Carrie’s houses from each other?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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c^2=1.5^2+2^2
c^2=2.25+4
c^2=6.25
c=sqrt 6.25
c=2.5 miles apart