To get to her parents' house, Erin would have to drive due north 36 miles. To get to her grandparents' house, she would have to drive due east 77 miles. What is the straight-line distance between the parents' and grandparents' houses?

To get to her parents' house, Erin would have to drive due north 36 miles. To get to her grandparents' house, she would have to drive due east 77 miles. What is the straight-line distance between the parents' and grandparents' houses?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.75TI: The measure of one angle of a right triangle is 50° more than the measure of the smallest angle....

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