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I drive 35 miles north and then 42 miles due west to get to work. What is the rate of change dictated by my directions?
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I drive 35 miles north and then 42 miles due west to get to work. What is the rate of change dictated by my directions?

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Theorem:

35^2 + 42^2 = (shortest distance)^2

(shortest distance)^2 = 2989

shortest distance = sqrt(2989) = 54.7 miles
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