Question

you and a friend are both traveling from the seattle area. you start 38 miles east of seattle and travel east at 62 mph. your friend starts 20 miles south of seattle and travel south at 65 mph. who will be farther in two hours and my how much?

Answer 1

You, 12 miles

Explanation:

Distance of you: 62mph(2 hours) = 124 + 38mi from seattle = 162 miles.

Distance of friend: 65mph(2 hours) = 130 + 20 miles south = 150 miles.

162 - 150 = 12 miles farther than your friend (from Seattle that is).

If it's from your friend, then 150^2 + 162^2 = x^2

= 220.78 miles