Question 1
From point X, a person goes 9 m East, then 12 m North. What is the shortest distance from point X?
Step-by-step:
1. The path forms a right triangle
2. Shortest distance = √(9² + 12²) = √225 = 15 m
1. The path forms a right triangle
2. Shortest distance = √(9² + 12²) = √225 = 15 m