SOLUTION: A long distance runner runs 2 miles south and then 4 miles east. How far is the runner from the starting point? Round to nearest tenth.

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Question 632996: A long distance runner runs 2 miles south and then 4 miles east. How far is the runner from the starting point? Round to nearest tenth.
Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use Pythagorean Theorem:
distance from starting point = sqrt%282%5E2+%2B+4%5E2%29= sqrt%2820%29=highlight%284.5%29