Solve the Problem. -A Long-Distance Runner Runs 2 Miles South and Then 5

question 82

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A long-distance runner runs 2 miles south and then 5 miles east. How far is the runner from the Starting point? Round your answer to thousandths.

• A) 3.742 mi
• B) 7.000 mi
• C) 5.385 mi
• D) 6.385 mi

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