SOLUTION: michael drove due north 60 miles then he drove due west 91 miles. how far is michael from his starting point ?

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Question 258503: michael drove due north 60 miles then he drove due west 91 miles. how far is michael from his starting point ?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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A^2+B^2=C^2
60^2+91^2=C^2
3,600+8,281=C^2
C62=11,881
C=SQRT11,881
C=109 MILES FROM HIS STARTING POINT.