Question

A boat leaves the dock and travels 5 miles due south, then 12 miles due west.
How far is the boat from the dock?
Dock
5 mi
Boat
12 mi

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: 13 miles from doc

Answer 2

Answer:

13 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

5^2 + 12^2 = x^2

25 + 144 = x^2

169 = x^2

13 = x