document.write( "Question 108251: The base-path of a baseball diamond form a square. If it is 90ft from home to first, how far does the catcher have to throw to catch someone stealing second base? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #78874 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! THE DIAGONAL OF THIS SQUARE IS: \n" ); document.write( "90^2+90^2=D^2 \n" ); document.write( "8100+8100=D^2 \n" ); document.write( "16,200=D^2 \n" ); document.write( "D=SQRT16,200 \n" ); document.write( "D=127.28 FEET FROM HOME PLATE TO SECOND BASE. \n" ); document.write( " |