MEDAL & FAN ANYBODY ?
A car drives 8 miles south on a freeway, then exits and travels west for 6 miles. How far is the car from its starting position?
a. 9 miles
b. 10 miles
c. 11 miles
d. 12 miles

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MEDAL & FAN ANYBODY ?
A car drives 8 miles south on a freeway, then exits and travels west for 6 miles. How far is the car from its starting position?
a. 9 miles
b. 10 miles
c. 11 miles
d. 12 miles

studygurl14 · Answer

Use the Pythagorean theorem. Draw a triangle to help you

anonymous · Answer

I think it's D

studygurl14 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@StudyGurl14 would it be 10 ?

studygurl14 · Answer

How did you get D. (PS. it is the incorrect answer)

studygurl14 · Answer

Pythagorean Theorem:
$$a^2+b^2=c^2$$

chosenmatt · Answer

one sec

studygurl14 · Answer

Yes! Good job!.

studygurl14 · Answer

10 is the correct answer, because...
$$8^2+6^2=c^2$$
$$64+36=c^2$$
$$100=c^2 \rightarrow c = \sqrt{100} = 10$$

anonymous · Answer

have you heard of the three four five triangle the answer is simple divide each by 2 you get two points of the triangle and then you know that the answer is 10