You start driving west for 3 miles, turn right, and drive north for another 2 miles. At the end of driving, what is your straight line distance from your starting point? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

To find the straight-line distance from your starting point to your final position, you can use the Pythagorean theorem. You drove 3 miles west and then 2 miles north, forming a right triangle with those two distances. Applying the theorem, the distance (d) can be calculated as: d = √(3² + 2²) = √(9 + 4) = √13. This equals approximately 3.6 miles when rounded to the nearest tenth. So, your straight-line distance from your starting point is about 3.6 miles! Now, what if you wanted to explore other routes? Just remember that sometimes the scenic route can take you on a longer journey, but hey, it might be more fun! And while you're out there mapping out your distance, don't forget to calculate it before you set off; it could help you better plan your time and fuel.