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Pythagorean Theorem• Create a real-world problem involving three lengths that form a right triangle• Give the measurement of the “legs”, then solve for the missing hypotenuse

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A ladder is leaning on a wall that is 6 feet tall. The distance from the bottom of the ladder to the wall is 8 feet wide.

Solution

Therefore, using the Pythagorean Theorem, 6^2 + 8^2 = 36 + 64 = 100. The square root of 100 is 10. The triangle's hypotenuse or the ladder's length is 5 feet.

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