10. Person A is 4 km south and 6 km west of person B. Person A walks north at a speed of 1 km/h. Person B walks east at a speed of 2 km/h. If they both start at 12:30:00, determine the closest distance they will ever be from each other. Create a new diagram that will support your opening equation. 4 km A 6 km B

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10. Person A is 4 km south and 6 km west of person B. Person A walks north at a
speed of 1 km/h. Person B walks east at a speed of 2 km/h. If they both start at
12:30:00, determine the closest distance they will ever be from each other.
Create a new diagram that will support your opening equation.
4 km
A
6 km
B
Transcribed Image Text:10. Person A is 4 km south and 6 km west of person B. Person A walks north at a speed of 1 km/h. Person B walks east at a speed of 2 km/h. If they both start at 12:30:00, determine the closest distance they will ever be from each other. Create a new diagram that will support your opening equation. 4 km A 6 km B
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