SOLUTION: can someone please help? dalia lives 30 miles north of her favorite radio station. while driving east from her home, she was able to keep the radio signal for about 40 miles.

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Question 511815: can someone please help?

dalia lives 30 miles north of her favorite radio station. while driving east from her home, she was able to keep the radio signal for about 40 miles. what is the broadcasting range of the radio station?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30 mi N and 40 mi East makes a right triangle with legs of 30 and 40.
Similar to the 3, 4, 5 right triangle, the hypotenuse is 50 miles.