Math Problem Statement
Two people start from the same point. One walks east at 4 mi/h and the other walks northeast at 3 mi/h. How fast (in mi/h) is the distance between the people changing after 15 minutes? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Related rates
Distance formula
Pythagorean theorem
Formulas
Distance formula
Pythagorean theorem
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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