Harry and Selma start driving from the same location. Harry drives 42 miles north while Selma drives 144 miles east. How far apart are Harry and Selma when they stop?

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Harry and Selma start driving from the same location. Harry drives 42 miles north while Selma drives 144 miles east

north & east from a right triangle with legs 42 and 144

the hypotenuse is the distance part

d^2= 42^2 + 144 ^2

d^2 = 1764 + 2073

= 22500

d= sq root of 22500

d= 150 miles