SOLUTION: A jogger runs 12 miles north and then runs 5 miles east what is the shortest route back to his starting point?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: A jogger runs 12 miles north and then runs 5 miles east what is the shortest route back to his starting point?       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 860231: A jogger runs 12 miles north and then runs 5 miles east what is the shortest route back to his starting point?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's a right triangle.
The distance is the hypotenuse.