SOLUTION: Suppose that you walk 2 miles due east and then 2 miles due south. How many miles a re you from your starting point?

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Question 816457: Suppose that you walk 2 miles due east and then 2 miles due south. How many miles a re you from your starting point?



Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = sqrt( 2*2 + 2*2 )
d = sqrt( 4 + 4 )
d = sqrt( 8 )
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d = 2.828 miles
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