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Isaac exits his house and walks 2.3 miles south. Then, he turns and walks 4.5 miles east. How far away is Isaac from his house? Round your answer to the nearest tenth and label your answer. The labelling answer is miles

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Answer:

5 miles

Explanation:

2.3 miles south

then 4.5 miles east

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a = 2.3 miles

b = 4.5 miles

(2.3)^2 + (4.5)^2 = c^2

c^2 = 25.54


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c = 5.0

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