Sonja's house is 4 blocks west and 1 block south of the center of town. Her school is 3 blocks east and 2 blocks north of the center of town.

What is the direct distance from Sonja's house to her school?

(Hint: The center of town should be the origin, and north is up.)

10 blocks
4.5 blocks
7.1 blocks
7.6 blocks

Question

Sonja's house is 4 blocks west and 1 block south of the center of town. Her school is 3 blocks east and 2 blocks north of the center of town.

What is the direct distance from Sonja's house to her school?

(Hint: The center of town should be the origin, and north is up.)

10 blocks
4.5 blocks
7.1 blocks
7.6 blocks

issy14 · Answer

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issy14 · Answer

the formula states that c^2 = a^2 + b^2. Therefore if you plug in the information from both triangles an then add the results you will get the resultant.