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Homework Statement
Starting from city A, a car drives 250 miles east to city B, then 300 miles north to city C, and then 700 miles west to city D. What is the distance between city A and city D? (Points: 1)
300 mi
400 mi
500 mi
600 mi
Homework Equations
A^2 + B^2 = C^2
The Attempt at a Solution
A^2= 300^2
B^2= (700-250)^2
C^2= 292500
C= 540.8 miles.
Which answer should I choose? 500 or 600?
Thanks!