3 The graph C of the equation y = gives the course taken by an oil tanker after leaving port, which is taken to be located at the origin of a coordinate system. Find the distance traveled by the tanker when it reaches a point on the course that is located 4 miles to the east and 2 miles to the north of the port. Upload Choose a File

3 The graph C of the equation y = gives the course taken by an oil tanker after leaving port, which is taken to be located at the origin of a coordinate system. Find the distance traveled by the tanker when it reaches a point on the course that is located 4 miles to the east and 2 miles to the north of the port. Upload Choose a File

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