Question

Rosa works due north of home. Her husband Juan works due east. They leave for work at the same time. By the time Rosa is 7 miles from home, the distance between them is one mile more than Juan's distance from home. How far from home is Juan?

Answer 1

Sqrt[7^2 + x^2]= x+1



7^2+x^2=(x+1)^2

49+x^2=x^2+2x+1

Answer 2

2x=48
x=24

Answer 3

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