She would have to take 5.29 miles to save round-trip if she had taken the direct route.
<h3>What is the
Pythagoras theorem?</h3>
The Pythagoras theorem states that the square of the longest side must be equal to the sum of the square of the other two sides in a right-angle triangle.
The direct route from Marta's apartment to work is a road that is a straight line. The road is closed for repairs.
Marta had to drive 8 miles west and then 6 miles south to get to work. She returned home by the same route.
Let's consider x to be the direct route.
By Pythagoras theorem, we can find the direct route
Thus, She would have to take 5.29 miles to save round-trip if she had taken the direct route.
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