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 th

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: 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 This question is from textbook

Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is a simple example:
Say you have a ladder that is 52 feet tall. Assuming that the base of the ladder must be at least 20 feet from the building, how hight up can the ladder reach?
This is a right triangle, with base 20 feet and hypotenuse 52 feet:
20^2 + b^2 = 52^2

b = 48 feet
The ladder can reach 48 feet up the building.

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