Math Problem Statement
Vivian is deep-sea diving with Gina, who is to the south of her. A fish emerges from a hole to the east of Gina. The fish swims 12 meters to Gina and then swims 16 meters to Vivian. The fish then swims back to its hole and disappears. How far did the fish travel in all?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Right Triangles
Formulas
Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Theorems
Pythagorean theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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