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Two ships leave port, one sailing east and the other south. Some time later they are 17 mi apart, with the eastbound ship 7 mi farther from port than the southbound ship. how far is each from port?
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Two ships leave port, one sailing east and the other south. Some time later they are 17 mi apart, with the eastbound ship 7 mi farther from port than the southbound ship. how far is each from port?

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Answer:

Eastbound ship is 15 miles

Southbound ship is 8 miles

i think

User Jeff Loughlin
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Answer:

Eastbound ship is 15 miles from port. Southbound ship is 8 miles from port.

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