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

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Question 287273: An athlete runs 105cm south and 80cm west. How far is he from the starting point?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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An athlete runs 105cm south and 80cm west. How far is he from the starting point?
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Use Pythagoras
s+=+sqrt%28105%5E2+%2B+80%5E2%29
s+=+sqrt%2817425%29
s =~ 132 cm
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That's about 52 inches. Some athlete