Question

素 Example three
After an airplane takes off, it travels 10.4 km west, 8.7 km north, and 2.1 km up How far is it
from the take off point?
Solution​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let R be the total distance

R²=10.4²+(8.7+2.1)²

R²=10.4²+10.8²

R²=224.8

You square root both sides

R=14.99km