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Question 132114: 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.
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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.
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If it is 90 ft. from home plate to 1st base
and 90 ft from 1st base to 2nd base how far
does the catcher have to throw a baseball
to stop a player trying to steal 2nd base?
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EQUATION:
(throw)^2 = 90^2 + 90^2
throw = sqrt(2*90^2)
throw = 90sqrt(2)
throw is approximately 127.28 ft.
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Cheers,
Stan H.