A soccer field measures 130 yards by 70 yards.Suppose you run diagonally across the field.Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the distance you would travel.

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anonymous · Answer

the two sides are given. use pythagoras theorem to find hypotenuse.

anonymous · Answer

147.65

anonymous · Answer

distance is sqr root of (130^2 + 70^2)   plus because the diagonal is longer than the length and breadth of the field.
= sqr root 21800
=147.648230602 to nearest accuracy of the calculator
approximately 148 yards.