To get to her parents' house, Erin would have to drive due north 36 miles. To get to her grandparents' house, she would have to drive due east 77 miles. What is the straight-line distance between the parents' and grandparents' houses?

To get to her parents' house, Erin would have to drive due north 36 miles. To get to her grandparents' house, she would have to drive due east 77 miles. What is the straight-line distance between the parents' and grandparents' houses?

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.

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

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