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You start driving north for 3 miles, turn right, and drive east for another 4 miles. At the end of driving, what is your straight line distance from your starting point?
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You start driving north for 3 miles, turn right, and drive east for another 4 miles. At

the end of driving, what is your straight line distance from your starting point?

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The straight line distance is 5 miles from starting point.

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Driving 3 miles north and 4 miles east and then the straight line distance will form a right angled triangle.

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