SOLUTION: An observer is 550 m horizontally from the launch pad of a rocket. After the rocket has ascended 750 m, how far is it from the observer?

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Question 1061958: An observer is 550 m horizontally from the launch pad of a rocket. After the rocket has ascended 750 m, how far is it from the observer?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's a right triangle.
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Find the hypotenuse.