the library is located 1.8 miles west of callies house.the grocery store is located 2.4 miles south of the library what is the length of a straight line between Callie's house and the grocery store

Respuesta :

Use Pythagaras theorem :-

x^2 = 1.8^2 + 2.4^2 where a is distance required

x^2 = 9

x = 3 miles Answer

Let the distance be x

x² = 1.8² + 2.4²

x² = 9

x = √9

x = 3

Answer: The distance is 3 miles.