Question 1
From point P, a person walks 15 m North, then 8 m East. What is the shortest distance from point P?
Step-by-step:
1. These movements form a right angle
2. Shortest distance = √(15² + 8²)
3. = √(225 + 64) = √289 = 17 m
1. These movements form a right angle
2. Shortest distance = √(15² + 8²)
3. = √(225 + 64) = √289 = 17 m