11. Will ran the diagonal distance across a square field measuring 40 yards on each side. James ran the diagonal distance across a rectangular field with a length of 25 yards and a width of 35 yards. Who ran a longer distance, and how much longer did he run? Show work to justify your answer.

11. Will ran the diagonal distance across a square field measuring 40 yards on each side. James ran the diagonal distance across a rectangular field with a length of 25 yards and a width of 35 yards. Who ran a longer distance, and how much longer did he run? Show work to justify your answer.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.5: Inequalities In A Triangles

Problem 39E

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Will ran the diagonal distance across a square field measuring 40 yards on each side. James ran the diagonal distance across a rectangular field with a length of 25 yards and a width of 35 yards. Who ran a longer distance, and how much longer did he run ? Show work to justify your answer.

11. Will ran the diagonal distance across a
square field measuring 40 yards on each side.
James ran the diagonal distance across a
rectangular field with a length of 25 yards and
a width of 35 yards. Who ran a longer
distance, and how much longer did he run?
Show work to justify your answer.

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