Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve this problem. William walks 3.0 miles south and then turns and walks 4.0 miles west. What is his displacement?

5.0 miles, southwest
12.0 miles, southwest
7.0 miles, southwest
1.0 mile, southwest

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Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve this problem. William walks 3.0 miles south and then turns and walks 4.0 miles west. What is his displacement? 


5.0 miles, southwest
12.0 miles, southwest
7.0 miles, southwest
1.0 mile, southwest

anonymous · Answer

5.0 miles, southwest|dw:1427225310740:dw|

somy · Answer

Question belongs to Math section :) please post math q in math section next time :D
Welcome to OpenStudy!

thedj4jc · Answer

It's in my chemistry and physics subject. I honestly have more math in my science than I do in my math! @Somy 
Thanks!! @mastermindkakashi

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome!