Question 203782
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 the catcher stands on homplate how far does he throw
the baseball to achieve an "out" at 2nd base.
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A ski-jumper starts his run at a height of 300 ft. and lands 
on the ground 600 ft from the base of the tower where he 
started.  What was the length of his path from the top to
the ground?
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Use Google to search for Pythagorean Applications to find
all the examples you could ever want.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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