Question

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Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean theorem. We have legs with lengths of 15 and 20 miles, now let's solve for the hypotenuse.


`a=15`

`b=20`

`c=?`


`a^2+b^2=c^2`

`15^2+20^2=c^2`

`c^2=400+225=625`

`c=25`

Your answer is 25 miles. Hope this helps! :)