SOLUTION: We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems that involve right triangles.Provide an example of a day-to-day situation that involves right triangles and the use of the the

Question 124458: We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems that involve right triangles.Provide an example of a day-to-day situation that involves right triangles and the use of the theorem.

Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How about a train that is moving down a track that is perpendicular to a road. If the direct distance from a car approaching the intersection to the train is 50 meters, and the car is is 30 meters from the intersection, how far is the train up the track at this moment? (See recently posted problem and solution!)

R^2
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