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Pythagorean Theorem: word problem:

Anita is admiring a statute in Morristown Park. The statute is 16 feet taller than she is, and Anita is standing 12 feet away. How far is it from the top of the statute to Anita's head? in feet​

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Answer:

20 Feet away

sqrt((a*a)+(b*b))

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