SOLUTION: To avoid a flooded area, Stuey drove 12 mi. straight east, turned left, and drove 16 mi. straight north to reach his destination. What is the shortest distance Stuey could have dri

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Question 500065: To avoid a flooded area, Stuey drove 12 mi. straight east, turned left, and drove 16 mi. straight north to reach his destination. What is the shortest distance Stuey could have driven between his starting and ending points?
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12^2 + 16^2 =
144 + 256 = 400
sqrt%28400%29 = 20 miles
Cleomenius.