annalisewatkins annalisewatkins
  • 23-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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To get from one town to another, Pierre must travel 15 kilometers west and 8 kilometers north. What is the direct distance between the two towns?

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thaliakonstant
thaliakonstant thaliakonstant
  • 23-04-2020

Answer:

[tex]8 {}^{2} + 15 {}^{2} = \\ 64 + 225 = 289 \\ \sqrt{289 = 17} [/tex]

answer is 17km

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randruv randruv
  • 13-05-2020

Answer:

17 km

Step-by-step explanation:

use pythagorean theorem

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

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