Question

Craig used the diagram to compute the distance from Ferris to Dunlap to Butte. How much shorter is the distance directly from Ferris to Butte than the distance Craig found?

(1 point)
14 mi
28 mi
70 mi
98 mi

Answer 1

28 mi (i took the quiz)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

So you need to do 3 things.
First, find craigs distance by adding up the sides.

1)
C = 42 + 56 = 98
Then, find the direct distance, D. This can be done using Pythg. Theorem.
2)
D = √(42²+56²) = 70

3) Now just find the difference.

A = 98 - 70 = 28

A = 28!