Question

Shay walks to softball practice. She leaves her home and walks 6 blocks north. She then turns east and walks 4 more blocks to the field. How far is the softball field from Shay’s home? Pythagorean Theorem

Answer 1

7.21 blks

Explanation:

Pythag theorem

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

6^2 + 4^2 = c^2

52 = c^2

c = sqrt 52 = 7.21 blcks

Answer 2

7

Explanation:

(a squared) plus (b squared) equals (c squared)

(6 squared) plus (4 squared) equals (c squared)

36+16=c squared

c equals 7