Calculating Jimmy’s Distance from Home

The correct answer is C 5 miles.

To find out how far Jimmy is from home in a straight line, we can use the Pythagorean theorem. He ran 3 miles west and then 4 miles north, forming a right triangle where:

– One side (west) = 3 miles

– The other side (north) = 4 miles

Using the formula ( c = sqrt{a^2 + b^2} ):

[

c = sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = sqrt{9 + 16} = sqrt{25} = 5 text{ miles}

]

So, Jimmy is 5 miles away from home.