Question

If you drive 12 miles north and 35 miles east, what is the direct distance between you and your starting point?

47 miles
37 miles
23 miles
33 miles

Answer 1

37 miles

Explanation:

Answer 2

For this, you need the pythagorean theorem, which is
`a^(2)+ b^(2)= c^(2)`

Your a is 12, and your b is 35. Now you can solve for c, which equals 37 miles.