Solve the problem.
-Two cars leave an intersection. One car travels north; the other east. When the car traveling north had gone 6 mi, the distance between the cars was 2 mi more than the distance traveled by the car
Heading east. How far had the east bound car traveled?
A) 10 mi
B) 6 mi
C) 8 mi
D) 12 mi

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem, the distance between the cars is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of 6 miles and the distance traveled by the eastbound car (x). The equation is: $ \sqrt{6^2 + x^2} = x + 2 $. Solving this gives x = 8 miles.

Solve the Problem. -Two Cars Leave an Intersection. One Car Travels North; the Travels