How Do X1 and X2 Determine Delta R in Advanced Mechanics?

In summary, the conversation discusses a question about using the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for delta r in a mechanics problem on WebAssign. The person asking the question is unsure about where to start and asks for help. They mention getting an answer of 11,624.97 but it was marked wrong. They then figure out their mistake and thank the person who helped them. The conversation ends with a mention of another mechanics question.
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I have this question for my WebAssign and I am not sure what to do with it. I thoght about how to use the X1 and X2 to get delta r but I really have no idea where to start. Please help! Much appreciated
 
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Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
 
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I used it and got 11,624.97312. I entered 11,624.97 into Webassign and it came out a wrong answer. Could someone tell me if this is the right answer and I am entering it wrong or if I completely did this wrong?

I found one leg of the small triangle at the top of the diagram by subtracting 4900-3200, and used X1 as the other leg..then uesd the pythagorean theorem.
 
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nevermind, got the answer, thanks a lot. I've got another mechanics question if anyone's around.
 

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