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Answer:

Part A) 10 meters

Part B) 24 meters

Explanation:

We are going to be using the Pythagorean Theorem, that applies exclusively to right triangles:


x^2+y^2=z^2

By counting the bottom and left sides of the triangle, we know that the length is 6, and 8 meters respectively.

Now, apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the Hypotenuse:


6^2+8^2=z^2

Simplify:


36+64=z^2

Add:


100=z^2

Take the Square Root of Both Sides:


z=10

Now, we know that the distances from the starting point to Obstacle 2 is 10 meters (Part A)

To solve Part B, simply add the length of all 3 sides


(6)+(8)+(10) = 24

The length of the entire course is 24 meters (Part B)

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