SOLUTION: an atlete runs 105m south and 80m west how far is he from the starting point

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Question 332857: an atlete runs 105m south and 80m west how far is he from the starting point
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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105^2+80^2=c^2
11,025+6400=c^2
c^2=17425
c=sqrt17425
c=132 m. ans.