SOLUTION: Jimmy ran 3 miles west from home and then turned north and jogged 4 miles. How far is Jimmy from home?

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Question 709216: Jimmy ran 3 miles west from home and then turned north and jogged 4 miles. How far is Jimmy from home?
Answer by vheroli(126) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use Pythagorean theorem:
c%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2
c%5E2=+3%5E2+%2B+4%5E2
c%5E2=+9+%2B+16
c%5E2=+25
c=+sqrt%2825%29
c=5
Answer: 5 miles