Question

Pythagorean Theorem Task Card #3 Marilyn and Sabreen start walking at the same point, but Marilyn walks 39 feet north while Sabreen walks 80 feet east. How far apart are Marilyn and Sabreen when they stop?

Answer 1

A right triangle is made where the legs are 39 ft (a) and 80 ft (b). We have to find the hypotenuse (c) using the Pythagorean Theorem as follows:

c² = a² + b²

c² = 39² + 80²

c = √7921

c = 89 ft