Question

Trina and Seth walk 3 miles south and 5 miles east to get from their canoe to their tent. If a walkway existed between the canoe and tent, how far would they then haveto walk? Round to the nearest mile. (PLEASE SHOW WORK!)

Answer 1

A. 6

Explanation:

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

`3^(2)`+
`5^(2)`=
`c^(2)`

`3^(2)`=9

`5^(2)`=25

25+9=34

`√(34)`= 5.83

Round it and its 6