Question

Summerfield is 6 miles due north of the airport, and Castroville is 8 miles due east of the airport. How far apart are Summerfield and Castroville?

Answer 1

10 miles

Explanation:

Right triangle

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

6^2 + 8^2 = c^2

36 + 64 = c^2

Sqrt 100 = c

C = 10