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Person A drove 60 miles to the west and then drove 25 miles south. How far is person A from their starting location? Person A is far from their starting location.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

Problem 8.157TI: On the map, Seattle. Portland, and Boise form a triangle whose sides are shown in the figure below....

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Person A drove 60 miles to the west and then drove 25 miles south. How far is person A from their starting location?
Person A
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