Question

Will ran the diagonal distance across a square field measuring 40 yards on each side. James ran the diagonal distance across a rectangular field with a length if 25 yards and a width of 35 yards. Who ran a longer distance?

Answer 1

Explanation:

5-5=6x+5

Answer 2

James ran the furthest by 3.01 yards

Explanation:

Will

2a^2 = c^2

a = 40

2*1600 = c^2

3200 = c^2

sqr(3200) = c

c = 56.57 yards

James

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

25^2 + 35^2 = c^2

625 + 1225 = c^2

c^2 = 1850

c = sqrt(1850)

c = 43.01