SOLUTION: A sailor leaves the port and sails 35 miles south. Then he turns west and sails another 35 miles. How far is the ship from the port? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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Question 962957: A sailor leaves the port and sails 35 miles south. Then he turns west and sails another 35 miles.
How far is the ship from the port? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's a right triangle.
Use Pythagoras.