Using pythagorean theorem to solve word problems of travel

Using pythagorean theorem to solve word problems of travel

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to determine the distance between Jennifer's and Katie's houses using a directional map and the Pythagorean theorem. It starts by setting up a diagram to visualize the problem, identifies the right triangle formed by the houses' positions, and applies the Pythagorean theorem to find the distance. The tutorial concludes with a brief mention of simplifying the result.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the steps taken to draw the directional map for the houses.

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What are the coordinates of Katie's house if Laura's house is 10 miles west of it?

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