SOLUTION: Laura walks 158 feet due east, then 96 feet due north and finally 286 feet due west. How far is Laura from her starting point?

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Question 1113188: Laura walks 158 feet due east, then 96 feet due north and finally 286 feet due west. How far is Laura from her starting point?
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Laura walks 158 feet due east, then 96 feet due north and finally 286 feet due west. How far is Laura from her starting point?
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Plot the 3 points on the x-y format, using the Origin as the start.
Find the last point.
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then, d+=+sqrt%28x%5E2+%2B+y%5E2%29