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Using the Pythagoras Theorem

Using the Pythagoras Theorem-example-1

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Answer:

A. 82.9 yds

Explanation:

The missing leg of the right triangle can be found from ...

w²+ l² = d²

w² + 125² = 150²

w² = 150² -125² = 22500 -15625 = 6875

w = √6875 ≈ 82.9

The width of the field is about 82.9 yards.

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