mark is on his way home from work. He drives 35 miles due North and then 42 miles due West. Find the shortest distance he can cover to reach home early.
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Answer:
Use the Pyth. Theorem:35^2 + 42^2 = (shortest distance)^2
(shortest distance)^2 = 2989
shortest distance = sqrt(2989) = 54.7 miles
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