SOLUTION: If you drive 16 miles due east from Collegeville and then 7.9 miles due south, how far are you from Collegville?

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Question 301418: If you drive 16 miles due east from Collegeville and then 7.9 miles due south, how far are you from Collegville?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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16^2+7.9^2=c^2
256+62.41=c^2
318.41=c^2
c=sqrt318.41
c=17.844 miles from Collegville.