SOLUTION: Two joggers run 8 miles north and then 5 miles west . What is the shortest distance they must travel to return to their starting point?

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Question 1129416: Two joggers run 8 miles north and then 5 miles west . What is the shortest distance they must travel to return to their starting point?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's the hypotenuse of the right triangle.