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4. A car moves in a straight line 20 miles due north, then travels 10 miles due east. The total distance the car traveled was:
Select one:
a. 22 miles
b. 35 miles
c. 30 miles
d. 30 km
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d1 = 20 miles due North
d2 = 10 miles due East
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The total distance traveled by the car
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