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you would use the Pythagorean theorem.
a^2+b^2=c^2
so
5^2+12^2=c^2
25+144=169
square root of 169 is 13.
originally you walked 17 meters.
17 minus 13 is 4.
you save 4 meters if you were able to go straight.
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a^2+b^2=c^2
so
5^2+12^2=c^2
25+144=169
square root of 169 is 13.
originally you walked 17 meters.
17 minus 13 is 4.
you save 4 meters if you were able to go straight.
I hope my answer has come to your help. Thank you for posting your question here in Brainly. We hope to answer more of your questions and inquiries soon. Have a nice day ahead!