Your house is 2 km due north of a stream that runs east-west. Your aunt's house is located 12km west and one km north of your house. Everyday, you go from your house to aunt's, but first, visit the stream to get fresh water for aunt.  What is the shortest distance of the route?

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Your house is 2 km due north of a stream that runs east-west. Your aunt's house is located 12km west and one km north of your house. Everyday, you go from your house to aunt's, but first, visit the stream to get fresh water for aunt.  What is the shortest distance of the route? 

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