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A yacht sails 5km due west and then 8km due south. How far is it from it's starting point?

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Answer:

√89 km

Explanation:

By applying Pythagoras theorem,

x² = 25+64

=89

Think about it on a graph. Plot down your cardinal points on the X and y axis, and plot the path the yacht would take. It would end up forming a triangle, in which case the length you travel is the hypotenuse.

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