SOLUTION: a car traveled 23 miles east and then 18 miles north. how far is the car from the starting point?

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Question 428308: a car traveled 23 miles east and then 18 miles north. how far is the car from the starting point?
Answer by tony.slattery(3) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pythagorium Theorem
23^2 + 18^2 = c^2
529 + 324 = 853
c = 29.2 mi