Question

A man goes 35 m due west and then 12 m due north. How far is he from the starting point? ​

Answer 1

Distance travelled WEST = 35m

Distance travelled NORTH = 12m

Let distance from starting point be x.

35^2 + 12^2 = x^2(pythagoras theorem)

= 1225 + 144 = x^2

= 1369 = x^2

= x = square root of 1369

= 37

therefore, he is 37m away from the starting point.

Answer 2

Question:

A man goes 35 m due west and then 12 m due north. How far is he from the starting point?

Answer:

The man is at a distance of 38.2 m from the starting point.

Given:

A man goes 35 m due west and then 12 m due north.

To find:

How far is he from the starting point?

Explanation:

Referred to the attachment.