Question

what are real world examples of the pythagorean theorem?

Answer 1

With a right triangle, we have:

|\
| \
b | \ a
| \
|_____\
c
\[a^{2} = b^{2} + c^{2}\]

Answer 2

i need an everyday example of using the pythagorean theorem

Answer 3

a ladder resting on side of a building

Answer 4

oooh.. nvm hehe

Answer 5

how i would use the pythagorean theorem in everyday life.

Answer 6

hahaha it cool

Answer 7

it depends on what your job will be

Answer 8

you may not use it in everyday life
but cow gave a great example for a real life example

Answer 9

i just need an example

Answer 10

yes thank you

Answer 11

hes a smartcow

Answer 12

finding the length of a piece of wood to build a ramp

Answer 13

skateboard ramp!

Answer 14

its good for people designing buildings i bet

Answer 15

i see some right angles in my room
i'm freaking out

Answer 16

hahah

Answer 17

you know you can draw imaginary line from one vertice (corner of a wall) to an opposite vertice and you would have a right triangle