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We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems that involve right triangles. Provide an example of
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Question 125032: I am trying to do my homework and do not understand the statement below.
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.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let's say you need to get up on a roof that is 18 ft off the ground and you
need to buy a ladder to reach the roof. You want the ladder to rest on the
ground 10 feet from the house (for safety reasons).
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You can see that the side of the house. a point 10 feet from the house, and the
ladder form a right triangle'
Using Pythagorean theorem c^2 = a^2 + b^2
a = distance from the house 10'
b = height to the roof 18'
c = length of the ladder required
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c^2 = 18^2 + 10^2
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c^2 = 324 + 100
:
c^2 = 424
c =
c = 20.5 ft
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So we could say a 20' ladder would do the job
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This is an every day example which enables you to avoid buying a ladder that
is too short, or buying a longer ladder than you needed, which cost more.
