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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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?

11 years ago

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Answer choices?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

none

11 years ago

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hmm....

11 years ago

OpenStudy (hitaro9):

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)|dw:1426530353480:dw|

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you think it is?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorom

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OpenStudy (hitaro9):

Now they move in opposite directions for 4 feet. Let's say they move along the x axis. |dw:1426530411639:dw|

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1426530391340:dw|

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