a telecommunication's tower can send a signal up to 90 miles from its location. you are currently situated at 85 miles east and 50 miles south from the tower.   what is the closest distance you have to travel horizontally to receive signal from the tower?

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a telecommunication's tower can send a signal up to 90 miles from its location. you are currently situated at 85 miles east and 50 miles south from the tower. 

 what is the closest distance you have to travel horizontally to receive signal from the tower?

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