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In a park, the locations of a drinking fountain, a streetlight and a flagpole form a right triangle. The drinking fountain is 12 yards north of the streetlight, and the flagpole is 5 yards east of the drinking fountain.

What is the shortest distance, in yards, from the streetlight to the flagpole?
A.7
B.11
C.13
D.17

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Answer:

13

Explanation:

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