SOLUTION: A bus leaves the station and drives 3.75 miles east. The bus then turns around and drives 5 miles south. How far is the bus from the station?

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Question 963012: A bus leaves the station and drives 3.75 miles east. The bus then turns around and drives 5 miles south. How far is the bus from the station?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's a right triangle.
Use Pythagoras.