SOLUTION: An athlete runs 105m south and 80m west. How far is he from the starting point?

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Question 228147: An athlete runs 105m south and 80m west. How far is he from the starting point?
Answer by mangeshpjoshi(15) About Me  (Show Source):
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if forms a pythagorous triangle as so
(105)^2 +(80)^2= (132)^2 to the south-west from the starting point 132 m
faithfully
mangesh joshi