<PRE><B>Question 634467</B>
to get to work from my home, I travel 8 miles north and then turn west and travel 6 miles. If i could travel in a straight line from my home to work, how much distance would i save?
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straight line distance = sqrt[8^2+6^2] = sqrt[100] = 10 miles
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angle distance = 8+6 = 14 miles
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Miles samed: 14-10 = 4 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>