A man goes 80m east and then 150 m due north. how far is he from the starting point.
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please solve it by Pythagoras Theorem
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Hey!
As given in the question,
A right angle triangle is formed of which base is 80m and perpendicular is 150m,we have to find hypotenuse.
H=√P^2+B^2.
=√(150)^2+ (80)^2.
=√22500+6400.
=√28900.
=170m.
The man is 170m far north east from the starting point.
Hope it helps.
As given in the question,
A right angle triangle is formed of which base is 80m and perpendicular is 150m,we have to find hypotenuse.
H=√P^2+B^2.
=√(150)^2+ (80)^2.
=√22500+6400.
=√28900.
=170m.
The man is 170m far north east from the starting point.
Hope it helps.
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