Charley stands 34 meters west of Robert. Robert starts walking north at a speed of 2 m/s, and Charley starts walking east at the same time at a speed of 3 m/s. At what rate is the distance between Robert and Charley changing 6 seconds later? The distance is increasing or decreasing?

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Charley stands 34 meters west of Robert. Robert starts walking north at a speed of
2 m/s, and Charley starts walking east at the same time at a speed of 3 m/s. At what
rate is the distance between Robert and Charley changing 6 seconds later? The
distance is increasing or decreasing?
Transcribed Image Text:Charley stands 34 meters west of Robert. Robert starts walking north at a speed of 2 m/s, and Charley starts walking east at the same time at a speed of 3 m/s. At what rate is the distance between Robert and Charley changing 6 seconds later? The distance is increasing or decreasing?
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