Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

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

Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Functions - 2.2 Find Slope and Rate of Change - 2.2 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 88: 48b

Answer

253 feet

Work Step by Step

The Pythagorean theorem: $a^2+b^2=c^2$ Insert $a=80, b=240$ to find the length of the side: $c^2=80^2+240^2$ $c^2=64000$ $c=80\sqrt 10 \approx253$ feet
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