Question

Littletown is located 30 miles to the east and 40 miles to the north of Bigtown. How far apart are the two towns?​

Answer 1

50 miles

Explanation:

`a^(2)` +
`b^(2)` =
`c^(2)`

`30^(2)` +
`40^(2)` =
`c^(2)`

900 + 1600 =
`c^(2)`

2500 =
`c^(2)`

`√(2500)` =
`\sqrt{c^(2) }`

50 = c

Answer 2

10 miles

Explanation: