Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 11 Data Analysis and Statistics - 11.5 Choose the Best Model for Two-Variable Data - 11.5 Exercises - Mixed Review - Page 780: 28

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Work Step by Step

We will apply the Pythagorean expression to find the distance of the home from the station: $$c^2=a^2+b^2\\c^2=35^2+56^2\\c^2=1225+3136\\c^2=4361\\c=\sqrt 4361\approx66.04$$ Since $66.04 \gt 65$, we cannot hear the radio station from the house.
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