Question

Points P and Q are respectively 4m North and 3m East of point R. Calculate the distance between point P and Q​

Answer 1

Distance between point P and Q = 5m

Explanation:

Given

• Point P is 4m north (↑) of Point R
• Point Q is 3m east (→) of Point R

Using Pythagorean Theorem (applicable for only right triangles)

• PQ = √4² + 3²
• PQ = √25
• PQ = 5 m

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Answer 2

• PR=4m
• QR=3m

Apply Pythagorean theorem

• PQ²=QR²+PR²
• PQ²=4²+3²
• PQ²=5²
• PQ=5m