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Two joggers run 8 miles north and then 5 miles west. what is the shortest distance, to the nearest...
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Q:
two joggers run 8 miles north and then 5 miles west. what is the shortest distance, to the nearest tenth of a mile, they must travel to return to their starting point? round to the nearest tenths place
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A:
a² + b² = c²
c² = 8² + 5²
c² = 89
c = √89
c = 9.4 miles
Answer: 9.4 miles