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Lewis drove 16 miles north and 12 miles east. On his return trip he drove home diagonally. How much shorter was the return trip?

Lewis drove 16 miles north and 12 miles east. On his return trip he drove home diagonally. How much shorter was the return trip?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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Lewis drove 16 miles north and 12 miles east. On his return trip he drove home diagonally. How much shorter was the return trip? 8 miles O 12.5 miles 4 miles O 20 miles
Transcribed Image Text:Lewis drove 16 miles north and 12 miles east. On his return trip he drove home diagonally. How much shorter was the return trip? 8 miles O 12.5 miles 4 miles O 20 miles
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AB=16

BC=12

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