SOLUTION: a plane took off and flew in the same direction for exactly 60 miles. the plane then turned and flew in a nee direction for exactly 63 miles. at that point the plane was 87 miles f

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Question 1063083: a plane took off and flew in the same direction for exactly 60 miles. the plane then turned and flew in a nee direction for exactly 63 miles. at that point the plane was 87 miles from where it started. was the turn the plan took 90 degree turn explain? (Pythagorean Therom)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the angle of the turn was 90 degrees, then
+87%5E2+=+60%5E2+%2B+63%5E2+
+7569+=+3600+%2B+3969+
+7569+=+7569+
It was a 90 degree turn