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Two ships leave port, one sailing east and the other south. Some time later they are 17 mi apart, with the eastbound ship 7 mi farther from port than the southbound ship. how fa…

Two ships leave port, one sailing east and the other south. Some time later they are 17 mi apart, with the eastbound ship 7 mi farther from port than the southbound ship. how fa…
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Two ships leave port, one sailing east and the other south. Some time later they are 17 mi apart, with the eastbound ship 7 mi farther from port than the southbound ship. how far is each from port?

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Answer:

Eastbound ship is 15 miles

Southbound ship is 8 miles

i think

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User Jeff Loughlin
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Answer:

Eastbound ship is 15 miles from port. Southbound ship is 8 miles from port.

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