You start driving east for 14 miles, turn left, and drive north for another 10 miles. At the end of driving, what is your straight line distance from your starting point? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.
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Step 1: Calculate the square of the distance traveled east: \(14^2 = 196\). Show more…
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