Respuesta :
the straight line would be 3^2 + 4^2 = X^2
9+16 = x^2
25 = x^2
x = sqrt(25)
x = 5
it is 5 miles
If you were to use the Pythagorean Theorem which is a^2+b^2=c^2
you are looking for the hypotenuse. 3^2+4^2=c^2. which simplifies to 25=c^2. So your final answer is 5 miles
you are looking for the hypotenuse. 3^2+4^2=c^2. which simplifies to 25=c^2. So your final answer is 5 miles