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Pythagorean theorem, I'm trying to fix my grade for school so I get my phone back

Pythagorean theorem, I'm trying to fix my grade for school so I get my phone back-example-1
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Pythagorean theorem
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a² + b² = c²

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Apply the formula
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20² + 13.5² = c²
c² = 400 + 182.25
c² = 582.25
c = √582.25
c = 24.1 (nearest tenth)

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Answer: The distance between the two ships is 24.1 km
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User BYK
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If you would illustrate the problem, you will be able to formulate a triangle with the measurement of the hypotenuse (distance between the two shops) to be missing. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, the formula to compute for the hypotenuse is:

c = √a^2 + b^2

c = √(20)^2 + (13.5)^2

c = √400 + 182.25

c = √582.25

c = 24.13 km

Therefore, the distance between the two shops is approximately 24.13 km.

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