Question 670004
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Hi,
Amelia hikes 12 miles due east and then 5 miles due north. 
What is the shortest distance in miles back to where she began?  
 using the Pythagorean Theorem:  {{{sqrt(144 + 25) = sqrt(169) = 13mi}}}