A plane flies from Naples to Rome which is 120km W and 150km N of Naples. How far does the plane fly?

A jet plane flies from Naples, Italy in a straight line to Rome, Italy, which is 120km west and 150km north of Naples. How far does the plane fly?A plane flies from Naples to Rome which is 120km W and 150km N of Naples. How far does the plane fly?This is a simple question using the Pythagorean Equation. A(squared) + B(squared) = C(squared). You can use the calculator on your computer to figure this out...take the first number and multiply it by itself, then multiply the second number by itself and add the two numbers together. Now take the square root (鈭? of this sum to get your answer.

I hope this helps. I'm sorry but I can help you to solve the problem, not just give you the answer. You will NEED to know how to do this throughout your life. Good luck.A plane flies from Naples to Rome which is 120km W and 150km N of Naples. How far does the plane fly?You are most welcome. Have fun!

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A plane flies from Naples to Rome which is 120km W and 150km N of Naples. How far does the plane fly?D = sqrt (120^2 + 150^2)