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29 February, 23:42

Jack leaves the caves and runs directly north for 9 miles. He then turns and runs 12 miles east. How many miles is he from the caves?

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  1. 1 March, 01:52
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    A^2 + b^2 = c^2

    9^2 + 12^2 = c^2

    81 + 144 = c^2

    225 = c^2

    sqrt 225 = c

    15 = c < = = = Jack is 15 miles from the cave
  2. 1 March, 01:59
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    It is 9 miles or 21 miles but i think it is 9 miles
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