SOLUTION: Victor flew to a city that was 700 miles north and 2,400 miles east of his starting point. How far would he have to fly in a straight line to reach this city?

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Question 1147082: Victor flew to a city that was 700 miles north and 2,400 miles east of his starting point. How far would
he have to fly in a straight line to reach this city?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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The lengths form a right triangle.

d%5E2=700%5E2%2B2400%5E2

d=sqrt%28700%5E2%2B2400%5E2%29

d=sqrt%286250000%29

d=2500