The local cell phone tower used by your cell phone provider has the best signal, or "bars," when you are 15 miles from the tower. Part A: If you are 12 miles east and 11 miles south of the cell tower, will you receive the most bars? Justify your answer. Part B: If you are 13 miles west and 6 miles north of the cell tower, then will you receive the most bars? Justify your answer.

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The local cell phone tower used by your cell phone provider has the best
signal, or "bars," when you are 15 miles from the tower.
Part A: If you are 12 miles east and 11 miles south of the cell tower, will
you receive the most bars? Justify your answer.
Part B: If you are 13 miles west and 6 miles north of the cell tower, then will
you receive the most bars? Justify your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:3. The local cell phone tower used by your cell phone provider has the best signal, or "bars," when you are 15 miles from the tower. Part A: If you are 12 miles east and 11 miles south of the cell tower, will you receive the most bars? Justify your answer. Part B: If you are 13 miles west and 6 miles north of the cell tower, then will you receive the most bars? Justify your answer.
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