Question

Describe a real world situation where you might use the Pythagorean Theorem. Help due today :))

Answer 1

Answer: When carpenters want to construct a guaranteed right angle, they can make a triangle with sides 3, 4, and 5 (units). By the Pythagorean Theorem, a triangle made with these side lengths is always a right triangle, because
3^2
+
4^2
=
5^2


Explanation: hope this helps