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Three city streets form a right triangle. Main Street and State Street are perpendicular. Laura Street and State Street intersect at a 50° angle. The distance along Laura Street to Main Street is 0. 8 mile. If Laura Street is closed between Main Street and State Street for a festival, approximately how far (to the nearest tenth) will someone have to travel to get around the festival if they take only Main Street and State Street?

Three city streets form a right triangle. Main Street and State Street are perpendicular. Laura Street and State Street intersect at a 50° angle. The distance along Laura Street to Main Street is 0. 8 mile. If Laura Street is closed between Main Street and State Street for a festival, approximately how far (to the nearest tenth) will someone have to travel to get around the festival if they take only Main Street and State Street?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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Three city streets form a right triangle. Main Street and State Street are perpendicular. Laura Street and State Street intersect at a 50° angle. The distance along Laura Street to Main Street is 0. 8 mile. If Laura Street is closed between Main Street and State Street for a festival, approximately how far (to the nearest tenth) will someone have to travel to get around the festival if they take only Main Street and State Street? - Main Street Laura Street State Street Use a file upload to show your work.
Transcribed Image Text:Three city streets form a right triangle. Main Street and State Street are perpendicular. Laura Street and State Street intersect at a 50° angle. The distance along Laura Street to Main Street is 0. 8 mile. If Laura Street is closed between Main Street and State Street for a festival, approximately how far (to the nearest tenth) will someone have to travel to get around the festival if they take only Main Street and State Street? - Main Street Laura Street State Street Use a file upload to show your work.
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