You start driving west for 3 miles, turn right, and drive north for another 13 miles. At the end of driving, what is your straight line distance from your starting point? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

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You start driving west for 3 miles, turn right, and drive north for another 13 miles. At the end of driving, what is your straight line distance from your starting point? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

 

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