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A map in a pirate’s log gives directions to the location of a buried treasure. The startin...

A map in a pirate’s log gives directions to the location of a buried treasure. The starting location is an old oak tree. According to the map, the treasure’s location is found by proceeding 20 paces north from the oak tree and then 30 paces northwest. At this location, an iron pin is sunk in the ground. From the iron pin, walk 10 paces south and dig. How far (in paces) from the oak tree is the spot at which digging occurs?

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