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Answer asap ! the shortest path from point a to point b goes through a pond. to avoid the pond, you must walk straight 34 meters along one edge of the pond, then take a 90 degree turn, and again walk straight 41 meters along another edge of the pond to reach point b. about how many meters would be saved if it were possible to walk through the pond? a. 11 m b. 20 m c. 30.45 m d. 21.73 m

Two planes leave an airport at the same time, one flying east, the other flying west. the eastbound plane travels 20 mph slower. they are 1600 mi apart after 2 hr. find the speed of each plane.

Simplify. (-2)^-3 a. -8 b. -1/8 c. 1/8 d. 8