Question

Geometry

> Q.1 Pythagorean theorem F55
Relative to Olivia's home, Lakewood is 72 kilometers due north and Wildgrove is 21
kilometers due east. One day, Olivia decides to run some errands that will require her to
leave home and drive to Lakewood, then go directly to Wildgrove, and finally return home.
How long of a drive will she be making?

Answer 1

Answer: 168 kilometers

Lakewood
| \
| \
|72\
| \
|_21_\
O’s home. Wildgrove

Wild grove to lakewood:
21^2 + 72^2 = x^2
441 + 5184 = x^2
5625 = x^2
75 = x

Home to Lakewood: 72
Lakewood to wildgrove: 75
Wildgrove to home: 21

72+75+21= 168 kilometers