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To get to Anthony's house Sarah leaves her house travelling at 10 km an hour longer road in an easterly direction for 120 minutes she then takes a 120° right turn onto a second road and travels at 5 km/h for 60 minutes before arriving at Anthony's house.1. Draw the diagram that represents the situation. 2. Draw the exact distance between the two houses
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