SOLUTION: joe drives 30 miles due east then 16 miles due north. he returns directly to where he begins. how far does he have to drive on his return trip

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Question 1017671: joe drives 30 miles due east then 16 miles due north. he returns directly to where he begins. how far does he have to drive on his return trip
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use pythagoreqn theorem:
+d%5E2+=+30%5E2+%2B+16%5E2+
+d%5E2+=+900+%2B+256+
+d%5E2+=+1156+
+d+=+34+
He has to drive 34 mi
( going straight back to starting point )