To avoid the pond, fred must walk 10 meters south and 24 meters east. to the nearest meter, how many meters would be saved if it were possible to walk through the pond?

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Which approach to the theory-and-research cycle does the following sequence reflect: (1) specific observations suggest generalizations, (2) generalizations produce a tentative theory, (3) the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses, and (4) hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

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