Paul and David went out on the reservoir to fish. Paul took his boat north for 48 feet and David took his boat 55 feet west. how far apart were they when the stopped and fished?

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anonymous · Answer

$$\sqrt{48^2+55^2}$$ by pythagoras |dw:1410877643377:dw|

mrnood · Answer

the question does not give oyu enough information - you need to make an assumption.

You do not KNOW that the boats started at the same place

anonymous · Answer

I'm guessing its implied

anonymous · Answer

lol no, one started in chicago and the other in LA

mrnood · Answer

it is not implied by anything in the question.

You must make the unfounded assumption if oyu want to solve the question.

@satellite73 I note you do not accept messages. As a moderator - why are you posting virtually complete answers? (I noted it in another question too!)