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Isabel walks 32 meters due south,then 48 meters due west and finally 52 meters due north. How far is Isabel from her starting point?

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Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29P: A delivery man starts at the post office, chives 40 km north, then 20 km west, then 60 km northeast,...

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