Question

Two men, starting at the same point, walk in opposite directions for 4 feet, turn left and walk another 3 feet. What is the distance between them?

Answer 1

Answer choices?

Answer 2

none

Answer 3

Hmm....

Answer 4

Probably the best way to tackle this problem is to just draw a picture of what's going on. We'll start with them being at, say, (0,0)

Answer 5

What do you think it is?

Answer 6

Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorom

Answer 7

Now they move in opposite directions for 4 feet. Let's say they move along the x axis.

Answer 8

Well, it looks like you have other helpers so I'll just move on :) GOOD LUCK!!!