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Using the Pythagorean theorem, the distance from the starting point is the square root of (3^2 + 5^2), which is √34 kilometers or approximately 5.83 kilometers.

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Q: A man moves 3 kilometers east from his starting point then he travels 5 kilometers north From that point he moves 8 kilometers to the east How far is he from his starting point?
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