Question

A man goes 24m due west and then 7m due north How far is he from the starting point​

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

According to Pythagoras theorem,

72+242=x2

⇒x2=49+576

⇒x2=625

⇒x=625=25m

25m far from the starting point.

Answer 2

Answer:

${24}^{2} + {7}^{2} \\ \\ 576 + 49 \\ \\ 625 \\ \\ {5}^{2}$